Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test: Confirmation Emails Sent, Scams Emerge
FromSoftware has begun distributing confirmation emails for the highly anticipated Elden Ring Nightreign network test, announced via their Twitter (X) account on January 30, 2025. Excited fans have shared their confirmation emails online, expressing their anticipation for the upcoming playtest.
A follow-up email containing a unique download code for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S test client will be sent on February 11, 2025. The registration period, open from January 10th to 20th, 2025, has concluded, and FromSoftware hasn't yet indicated whether additional test opportunities will be available.
The Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test:
FromSoftware describes the network test as a crucial "preliminary verification test" involving selected players experiencing a portion of the game before its official launch. The primary goal is to conduct large-scale network load tests to assess server capacity and stability under heavy player load. The test runs from February 14th to 16th, 2025, with five 3-hour sessions:
- Session 1: February 14th, 3 AM - 6 AM PT
- Session 2: February 14th, 7 PM - 10 PM PT
- Session 3: February 15th, 11 AM - 2 PM PT
- Session 4: February 16th, 3 AM - 6 AM PT
- Session 5: February 16th, 7 PM - 10 PM PT
Beware of Scams and Scalpers:
Reports indicate a surge in fraudulent activity on Steam, involving fake Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test invitations. These malicious links redirect users to phishing sites, potentially compromising accounts and spreading the scam via mass messages to friend lists. FromSoftware emphasizes that official registration and communication occurred solely through their website and social media channels. Any external links should be treated with extreme caution.
Exploiting the excitement, scalpers have already begun listing purported "confirmed test codes" on various online marketplaces for exorbitant prices, ranging from $150 to $200, with some even auctioned off. This is despite the codes not being distributed until February 11th.
Elden Ring Nightreign, initially unveiled at the Game Awards 2024, is slated for release in 2025 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. A precise release date remains unannounced.
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