Elden Ring Nightreign's initial network test, ongoing at the time of writing, is experiencing significant server issues, preventing many players from participating. IGN staff involved reported severe problems, rendering the game inaccessible for the first hour.
The severity prompted FromSoftware to acknowledge the server congestion and apologize, advising players to retry after some time. This is compounded by the test's limited availability: five three-hour sessions between February 14th and 17th on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Schedule:
- February 14: 3am-6am PT / 6am-9am ET; 7pm-10pm PT / 10pm-1am ET
- February 15: 11am-2pm PT / 2pm-5pm ET
- February 16: 3am-6am PT / 6am-9am ET; 7pm-10pm PT / 10pm-1am ET
Bandai Namco describes the test as a preliminary verification to evaluate the online system. While preferable to launch-day issues, the limited window and server problems have frustrated players. Future sessions are hoped to run smoothly.
Elden Ring Nightreign is a standalone cooperative spin-off, set in a parallel world to 2022's Elden Ring. The network test allows three-player teams to battle new terrors, explore a dynamic map, defeat challenging bosses, and confront the Nightlord. It features a three-day-and-night cycle.
IGN's hands-on preview described Elden Ring Nightreign as transforming Elden Ring's cautious dungeon crawls into fast-paced, action-oriented speedruns. Further details can be found in IGN's interview with game director Junya Ishizaki.
Elden Ring Nightreign releases May 30, 2025, priced at $40 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
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