Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test: Sign-Up Guide

The 2024 Game Awards were filled with exciting announcements, including Naughty Dog's new project and a thrilling trailer for *The Witcher IV*. However, it was FromSoftware's reveal of *Elden Ring: Nightreign* that stole the show. Fans eager to dive into this new adventure can participate in a network test to play it early. 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 some players still tackling the bosses in the *Shadow of the Erdtree* DLC, the excitement for *Elden Ring: Nightreign* is palpable. FromSoftware is offering a network test to select gamers, providing an early taste of the game. This opportunity seems almost too good to be true, but it's real and the registration process is straightforward.

To sign up, head over to the *Elden Ring: Nightreign* section on the Bandai Namco website. This test aims to evaluate the game's online systems ahead of its 2025 launch. Registration opens on January 10th, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S users. Participants will find out if they're selected before the beta-like event starts in February.

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What Is Elden Ring: Nightreign?

For those who might have missed the buzz, *Elden Ring: Nightreign* introduces several new features. The game will support co-op gameplay, allowing up to three players to explore and fight together. The trailer showcased new weapons and movement mechanics, but the highlight was a boss that resembles the Nameless King from *Dark Souls III*. According to The Escapist's Zhiqing Wan, this boss is expected to be just as challenging, if not more so, given the cooperative element in *Nightreign*.

That's all you need to know to sign up for the *Elden Ring: Nightreign* network test. If you're looking to finish the main game first, here's how to obtain the Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword.