Elden Ring Nightreign's initial network test, currently underway, is experiencing substantial server difficulties, hindering many players' participation.
IGN's testers reported severe server problems, rendering the game inaccessible for the first hour. The issues were so widespread that FromSoftware acknowledged the server congestion preventing matchmaking in a social media statement. While offering apologies, they encouraged players to retry after some time.
The limited availability of the Elden Ring Nightreign network test—five three-hour windows between February 14th and 17th on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S—exacerbates the problem. Here's the schedule:
Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Session Times:
- February 14: 3am-6am PT / 6am-9am ET
- February 14: 7pm-10pm PT / 10pm-1am ET
- February 15: 11am-2pm PT / 2pm-5pm ET
- February 16: 3am-6am PT / 6am-9am ET
- February 16: 7pm-10pm PT / 10pm-1am ET
Bandai Namco describes the test as a "preliminary verification test," aiming to assess the online system's performance. They expressed anticipation for player feedback to improve Elden Ring Nightreign.
Although preferable to launch-day server issues, the current problems have understandably frustrated players who set aside time for the test. Future sessions are expected to run more smoothly.
Elden Ring Nightreign, a standalone cooperative spin-off, is set in a world parallel to the 2022 Elden Ring. The network test lets three players collaborate, battling new threats, exploring a dynamic map, overcoming increasingly challenging bosses, and ultimately confronting the Nightlord. A three-day-and-night cycle adds another layer of challenge.
IGN previously previewed an early build of Elden Ring Nightreign, praising its fast-paced, action-oriented gameplay, a departure from the more cautious approach of the original Elden Ring. [Link to IGN's hands-on preview]
[Link to IGN's interview with game director Junya Ishizaki]
Elden Ring Nightreign launches May 30, 2025, priced at $40 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (Steam).
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