Bandai Namco has started sending out emails to verify participation in the closed testing of *Elden Ring: Nightreign*, which is scheduled to take place from February 14 to 17, 2025. Those selected will be among the first to experience the game, which features a three-person cooperative mode, as detailed in the invitation letter.
Given the high anticipation surrounding *Nightreign*, there's been a surge in scam activities. Fraudsters are circulating fake testing invitations that mimic official notifications from Bandai Namco. These deceptive emails often include links to counterfeit websites designed to resemble Steam. Victims who follow these links and attempt to log in risk losing access to their accounts. There have been instances where players have received similar fraudulent messages from their friends. Some affected individuals have successfully recovered their accounts by reaching out to Steam support.
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It's crucial to exercise caution with any links received and to verify the authenticity of the sources. If in doubt, it's best to stick to official channels and avoid clicking on suspicious links.
In related news, *Elden Ring: Nightreign* will not include the traditional messaging feature found in other FromSoftware games. Project director Junya Ishizaki explained in an interview that due to the roughly forty-minute duration of each gaming session, players would not have sufficient time to leave or check messages. As a result, the messaging feature has been disabled for *Nightreign*.
