Elden Nightreign Enters Console Testing

FromSoftware's upcoming title will initially be tested exclusively on PS5 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 clarify the exclusion of PC players from this initial testing phase. However, selected console players will enjoy a first look at the game before its official launch.

Elden Ring: Nightreign continues the narrative of its predecessor, introducing a chilling new setting and gameplay experiences. 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 message feature. Director Junya Ishizaki cited time constraints as the reason. With testing sessions limited to approximately forty minutes, there's insufficient time for players to send or read messages. Ishizaki stated, "We disabled the messaging feature because there isn't enough time for sending or reading messages during sessions, which last approximately forty minutes."