Bandai Namco has started sending out emails to verify participation in the closed testing of *Elden Ring: Nightreign*, set to take place from February 14 to 17, 2025. These lucky players will be among the first to dive into the game, which features an exciting three-person cooperative mode, as detailed in the official correspondence.
Given the high anticipation for *Nightreign*, it's no surprise that scammers are trying to capitalize on the excitement by circulating fake testing invitations. Some players have reported receiving emails designed to mimic official Bandai Namco notifications, complete with invitations to participate in the testing. These fraudulent emails contain links leading to counterfeit websites that closely resemble Steam.
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The scammers trick users into logging into these fake sites, resulting in the loss of access to their accounts. In some instances, players have even received these deceptive messages from their own friends. Fortunately, some victims have been able to recover their accounts by reaching out to Steam support.
It's crucial to exercise caution with any links received and to verify the authenticity of the sources. If in doubt, always turn to official channels and avoid clicking on suspicious links.
In related news, *Elden Ring: Nightreign* will not include the traditional messaging system found in other FromSoftware games. Project Director Junya Ishizaki explained in an interview that the decision was made because the approximately forty-minute-long gaming sessions do not provide enough time for players to send or check messages.
