Elden Ring Nightreign’s First Network Test Plagued by Server Issues, FromSoftware Issues Apology

Elden Ring Nightreign's initial network test, currently underway, is experiencing significant server difficulties, preventing many players from participating.

IGN staff involved in the test reported severe server issues, rendering the game inaccessible for the first hour. The problems were so extensive that FromSoftware issued a social media statement acknowledging the server congestion and player matchmaking difficulties. While they apologized, 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—further compounds the issue. The schedule is as follows:

Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Session Timings:

• 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 this as a "preliminary verification test" to assess the online system's performance. They expressed anticipation for player feedback to improve Elden Ring Nightreign.

While it's preferable that these server issues arise now rather than at the May launch, players who allocated time for the test have voiced their frustration. Hopefully, future sessions will 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 allows three players to collaborate, battling new enemies, exploring a dynamic map, overcoming challenging bosses, and ultimately confronting the Nightlord. The test includes a three-day-and-night cycle that teams must endure.

IGN previously had hands-on time with an early build, describing Elden Ring Nightreign as "turbocharging" Elden Ring's cautious dungeon crawls into fast-paced speedruns. For more details, see 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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