Summary
- Elden Ring Nightreign's network test will limit players to only three hours of playtime a day.
- The network test will run from February 14 until February 17.
- The test will only be available to Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 players.
Exciting news for fans of the critically acclaimed Elden Ring: FromSoftware has announced the first network test for its upcoming spinoff, Elden Ring Nightreign. This test will give players a taste of what's to come, but with a catch—participants are limited to just three hours of playtime per day. The test is scheduled to run from February 14 through February 17, and will be exclusively available to those on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5. PC players will have to wait for the full release to experience Nightreign.
Since the monumental success of Elden Ring in 2022, anticipation for FromSoftware's next venture has been sky-high. Elden Ring not only built upon the studio's established gameplay mechanics but also introduced a vast open-world adventure that captivated players worldwide. Its success was further solidified with the release of the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, which added even more depth to the already expansive game. However, the announcement of Elden Ring Nightreign at The Video Game Awards 2024 came as a thrilling surprise, especially since the developers had previously stated there were no plans for a sequel or additional DLC post-Shadow of the Erdtree.
Applications for the Elden Ring Nightreign network test opened on January 10, and can be accessed via the official FromSoftware website. This network test is described as a "preliminary verification test" aimed at ensuring the online systems are robust and ready for the full game launch. It's an opportunity for FromSoftware to conduct large-scale network load tests and gather valuable feedback from players.
Elden Ring Nightreign promises to be a significant departure from its predecessor, with a strong emphasis on cooperative play and the introduction of roguelike elements, including randomly generated encounters. While a release date has yet to be announced, the network test signals that more information about Elden Ring Nightreign is on the horizon. Fans eager to dive into this new chapter should keep an eye out for further updates from FromSoftware.
