Elden Ring Nightreign Scalpers and Scammers Already on the Loose

Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test: Confirmation Emails Sent, Scams Emerge

FromSoftware has begun sending confirmation emails for the highly anticipated Elden Ring Nightreign network test. This follows the January 30th, 2025 announcement on their Twitter (X) account. Excited fans are sharing their confirmation emails online.

A follow-up email, scheduled for February 11th, 2025, will provide a unique code for downloading the test client on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The registration period ran from January 10th to January 20th, 2025. Unfortunately, FromSoftware hasn't indicated whether additional test opportunities will be available.

Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Details

The network test, a crucial step for FromSoftware, serves as a "preliminary verification test" involving selected players experiencing a portion of the game before launch. Large-scale network load tests will assess server capacity for handling numerous concurrent players. 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, with fake Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test invites redirecting users to malicious websites, compromising accounts, and spreading the scam via mass messaging. FromSoftware emphasizes that legitimate invitations are only distributed through their official website and social media channels.

Furthermore, scalpers are already attempting to capitalize on the situation. Despite codes not being released until February 11th, numerous online marketplaces are listing "confirmed test codes" at exorbitant prices, ranging from $150 to $200, with some even auctioned.

Elden Ring Nightreign, initially unveiled at the 2024 Game Awards, 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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