Bandai Namco has officially opened registration for the closed network test of Elden Ring Nightreign, a spin-off of the acclaimed Elden Ring. Registration begins January 10, 2025, at 9:00 AM (ET) and will close on January 20, 2025, at the same time. Players can sign up directly on Bandai Namco’s official website.
Testing Schedule and Participation Details
The test will take place from February 14 to February 15, featuring five sessions exclusively for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Sessions are split into two daily time slots:
- Morning: 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM (ET)
- Evening: 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM the following day (ET)
Selected participants will gain early access to part of the game before its official release. According to Bandai Namco, the primary goal of the test is to evaluate server stability under heavy player traffic.
Gameplay: Challenging Co-op Adventures
Elden Ring Nightreign introduces a co-op mode, allowing players to team up with two others. Over a three-day gameplay cycle, players will face increasingly difficult challenges against powerful enemies and bosses. Successfully completing each day leads to a final showdown with Nightlord, the cycle’s ultimate boss.
Failure resets the cycle, but players can earn relics to upgrade and customize their characters, improving their chances in the next attempt.
A Mysterious New World
Nightreign unveils Limveld, a brand-new setting featuring a dynamic map that changes with each playthrough. The journey begins at the familiar Roundtable Hold, where players select one of eight unique characters with special abilities and “Ultimate” skills. As the map shrinks nightly, battles grow increasingly intense, culminating in confrontations with new bosses.
A Breakthrough from FromSoftware
Elden Ring Nightreign was a surprise announcement at The Game Awards 2024, leaving the gaming community thrilled. With its innovative gameplay and unique approach, Nightreign promises to be an exciting and challenging experience, even in the wake of FromSoftware’s earlier DLC release, Shadow of the Erdtree.
If you’re a fan of Elden Ring or enjoy epic boss battles, don’t miss this opportunity. Sign up now, prepare to explore Limveld, face the Nightlord, and craft your own legend!
About Elden Ring
- Genre: Action RPG (ARPG)
- Graphics: 3D
- Modes: Single-player, Multiplayer
- Age Rating: 18+
- Developer: FromSoftware
- Platforms: PS4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, Windows
- Release Date: February 25, 2022
- Price: $59.99
Overview of Elden Ring
Elden Ring captivates players with its expansive open world, gripping storyline, and challenging gameplay. Players assume the role of the “Tarnished,” aiming to become the Elden Lord while freely exploring the lands of Limgrave and shaping their journey.
The game features a diverse quest system and memorable characters like Melina and Ranni the Witch, adding depth to the narrative. Players can customize characters, upgrade equipment, and face formidable bosses like Godrick the Grafted and Radahn, Starscourge.
Graphics and Sound
The game’s 3D graphics are exceptionally detailed, from dense forests to grand castles and lifelike characters. Its immersive sound design and suspenseful soundtrack heighten the intensity of battles.
Minimum System Requirements
- CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
- RAM: 12GB
- GPU: Nvidia GTX 1060 (3GB) / AMD RX 580 (4GB)
- Storage: 60GB
Having won the hearts of millions globally, Elden Ring stands as FromSoftware’s flagship open-world RPG.