How To Sign Up for the Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test

The 2024 Game Awards delivered a plethora of exciting reveals, including Naughty Dog's new project and the highly anticipated The Witcher IV trailer. However, FromSoftware may have stolen the show with the announcement 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 Shadow of the Erdtree DLC bosses, anticipation is high for the next Elden Ring adventure, Nightreign. FromSoftware is offering a network test, providing select players early access. Registration is straightforward.

Visit the dedicated Elden Ring: Nightreign section of the Bandai Namco website for complete details. This test will assess the game's online functionality before its official 2025 launch. Registration opens January 10th, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Selected participants will be notified before the test begins sometime in February.

Related: Game Awards 2024 Recap: All Trailers and Announcements

What is 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 particularly noteworthy boss. The Escapist's Zhiqing Wan notes a striking resemblance to the Nameless King from Dark Souls III. Given the co-op nature of Nightreign, this boss promises a challenging encounter.

This concludes the guide on registering for the Elden Ring: Nightreign network test. For those prioritizing completing the main game, here's how to obtain the Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword.