Sign Up for Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test: Guide

The 2024 Game Awards were filled with exciting announcements, from Naughty Dog's new project to the much-talked-about trailer for *The Witcher IV*. However, it was FromSoftware's reveal of *Elden Ring: Nightreign* that stole the show. If you're eager to get a sneak peek at this new adventure, here's how you can sign up for the *Elden Ring: Nightreign* network test.

How To Play Elden Ring: Nightreign Early With the Network Test

Despite the ongoing challenge of defeating all the bosses in the *Shadow of the Erdtree* DLC, fans are buzzing with excitement for the next chapter in the *Elden Ring* saga, *Nightreign*. FromSoftware is offering a unique opportunity through a network test, allowing select players to experience a portion of the game before its official release. It might sound too good to be true, but it's happening, and the sign-up process is straightforward.

To get involved, head over to the *Elden Ring: Nightreign* section on the Bandai Namco website, where you'll find all the necessary details. This test is designed to ensure the game's online systems are functioning perfectly before its 2025 launch. Registration opens on January 10th, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players, and you'll find out if you've been selected sometime before the event starts in February.

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What Is Elden Ring: Nightreign?

If you've been out of the loop, perhaps hiding from a daunting boss, here's what you need to know about *Elden Ring: Nightreign*. The game will feature co-op gameplay, enabling groups of up to three players to explore and combat enemies together.

The trailer showcased new weapons and enhanced movement mechanics, but the real highlight was a boss that resembles the Nameless King from *Dark Souls III*, as noted by The Escapist's Zhiqing Wan. Given that *Nightreign* allows for multiplayer battles, this boss is expected to be as formidable, if not more so, than its *Dark Souls* counterpart.

That's how you can sign up for the *Elden Ring: Nightreign* network test. If you're focused on completing the main game first, don't forget to check out how to obtain the Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword.