Elden Ring: Nightreign will only be tested on consoles

FromSoftware's upcoming title will initially be tested exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. Registration opens January 10th, with testing slated for February. This excludes a large segment of the fanbase from early access.

Bandai Namco has yet to explain the omission of PC players from this initial test phase. However, selected console players will enjoy a first look before the official launch.

Elden Ring: Nightreign continues the narrative of its predecessor, offering new challenges within a dark and unsettling world. While console gamers get early access, PC users will need to await further announcements regarding potential future testing opportunities.

A notable change in Elden Ring: Nightreign is the removal of the in-game messaging system. Director Junya Ishizaki clarified that the approximately forty-minute session length doesn't allow sufficient time for message interaction. He stated, "We removed the messaging feature due to the limited time – roughly forty minutes – available for sending or reading messages during gameplay sessions."