How To Sign Up for the Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test

The Game Awards 2024 delivered some major surprises, including Naughty Dog's new project announcement and the highly anticipated The Witcher IV trailer. However, FromSoftware might have stolen the show with the unveiling of Elden Ring: Nightreign. Here's how to participate in the Elden Ring: Nightreign network test.

How to Access Elden Ring: Nightreign Early via the Network Test

While many players are still conquering bosses in the *Shadow of the Erdtree* DLC, excitement is building for *Elden Ring: Nightreign*. FromSoftware is offering a network test, giving select players early access to a portion of the game. Registration is straightforward.

Visit the dedicated Elden Ring: Nightreign section on the Bandai Namco website for complete details. The test aims to rigorously evaluate the game's online functionality before its official 2025 release. Registration opens January 10th, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Participants will receive notification before the test begins sometime in February.

Related: Game Awards 2024 Recap: All Trailers and Announcements

Exploring Elden Ring: Nightreign

For those unfamiliar, Elden Ring: Nightreign offers co-op gameplay for squads of up to three players. The trailer showcases new weapons, movement mechanics, and a potentially terrifying boss—one that, according to The Escapist's Zhiqing Wan, bears a striking resemblance to Dark Souls III's Nameless King. Given the co-op element, this boss promises an intense challenge.

This concludes the guide on registering for the Elden Ring: Nightreign network test. If you're aiming to complete the main game before diving into Nightreign, here's how to obtain the Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword.