The 2024 Game Awards delivered a plethora of exciting announcements. Naughty Dog unveiled a new project, and the The Witcher IV trailer continues to generate significant online buzz. However, FromSoftware may have stolen the show with the reveal of Elden Ring: Nightreign. Here's how to register for the Elden Ring: Nightreign network test.
Accessing Elden Ring: Nightreign Early via the Network Test
While many players are still conquering bosses in the *Shadow of the Erdtree* DLC, anticipation is high for the next *Elden Ring* adventure, *Nightreign*. FromSoftware is offering a unique opportunity: a network test allowing select players early access. Registration is straightforward.Visit the official Bandai Namco website's Elden Ring: Nightreign section for complete details. This test will rigorously assess the game's online functionality before its official 2025 launch. Registration opens January 10th, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Participants will receive notification before the beta-style test begins sometime in February.
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Exploring Elden Ring: Nightreign
For those unfamiliar, Elden Ring: Nightreign boasts several key features. Firstly, it introduces co-op gameplay, enabling teams of up to three players to explore and battle together.
The trailer showcases new weapons and movement mechanics. A particularly noteworthy reveal is a boss that bears a striking resemblance to Dark Souls III's Nameless King, according to The Escapist's Zhiqing Wan. Given the co-op nature of Nightreign, this boss promises an even more challenging encounter.
This concludes the guide on registering for the Elden Ring: Nightreign network test. For those prioritizing completing the main game first, here's a guide on obtaining the Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword.
