Closed Network Test Registration for Elden Ring Nightreign Open Now

One of the more interesting presentations from The Game Awards last month was for Elden Ring Nightreign. Don’t get me wrong, the whole show was solid, but Nightreign was interesting. Now, fans can apply for their first taste of Nightreign, ahead of its release later this year.

That’s right, folks. The Closed Network Test is coming soon, and registration is open now. The Closed Network Test will only be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, so PC players and other consoles (PS4, Xbox One, etc.) will have to wait. Here is what the press release says about Elden Ring Nightreign:

“Announced last month at The Game Awards and launching in 2025, the game is a standalone multiplayer co-op PvE game set in the ELDEN RING™ universe. The network test will allow players to try the game’s co-op experience, teaming up in squads of three to outlast a three-day-and-night cycle as they take on increasingly challenging enemies and bosses.

The all-new adventure in ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN begins at the Roundtable Hold, set in a universe parallel to the events of ELDEN RING. Players must choose from eight unique characters, each with their own abilities and powerful Ultimates. Their journeys take them to Limveld, an ever-changing environment, where they will have to make split-second decisions when it comes to combat and exploration in the face of a night cycle that shrinks the map with the coming Night’s Tide.

At the end of each night, players will face a powerful boss and, if victorious, awaken to bigger challenges. Each session will culminate [on] the third night when they must face off against the chosen Nightlord. Individuals can fight the night alone, but strength will come in numbers. Nightfarers must learn to cooperate to take down these challenges, combining their unique abilities together for an unparalleled experience. All is not lost for those who fall in defeat. Unsuccessful runs will grant players relics to allow them to customize and upgrade their characters tailored to their personal play styles.

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is unlike any experience created before by FromSoftware, Inc. In this condensed action RPG, players will never experience the same journey twice as enemies, rewards, and Limveld itself are ever-shifting and evolving with each new session. Defeating greater enemies and venturing into the more dangerous parts of the map will uncover more powerful weapons and greater Rune rewards.

Finding Sites of Grace gives each hero a chance to level up and gain crucial power. With each session-based adventure being akin to playing through an open-air dungeon, every journey provides an opportunity to grow lasting stat bonuses. Successful runs against the night bring players ever closer to defeating the Nightlord and unraveling the story behind each Nightfarer in this parallel world.”

I’m excited to see how Elden Ring Nightreign turns out. It definitely seems like a unique take on the FromSoft formula, and more Elden Ring is always a good thing. Hopefully, PC players won’t have to wait long for a test of their own. You can register for the upcoming test on the official site.