The 2024 Game Awards delivered a plethora of exciting announcements. Naughty Dog unveiled a new project, and the Witcher IV trailer continues to generate significant online buzz. However, FromSoftware may have stolen the show with the reveal 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 grappling with the challenging bosses in the *Shadow of the Erdtree* DLC, anticipation is high for the next *Elden Ring* adventure, *Nightreign*. FromSoftware is offering a unique opportunity: a network test allowing select players early access to a portion of the game. Registration is straightforward.Visit the dedicated Elden Ring: Nightreign section of 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. Selected participants will be notified before the beta-style event commences sometime in February.
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Exploring Elden Ring: Nightreign
For those unfamiliar, Elden Ring: Nightreign offers several key features. Firstly, it introduces co-op gameplay, enabling teams of up to three players to explore and conquer enemies together.
The trailer showcases numerous new weapons and movement mechanics. A particularly noteworthy reveal is a boss that bears a striking resemblance to Dark Souls III's Nameless King, as noted by The Escapist's Zhiqing Wan. Given the co-op nature of Nightreign, this boss promises an even more formidable challenge.
This concludes the guide on registering for the Elden Ring: Nightreign network test. For players focused on completing the main game before diving into the sequel, here's a guide on obtaining the Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword.
