"Elden Ring Nightreign: Scalpers and Scammers Alert"

FromSoftware has thrilled fans by sending out confirmation emails for the upcoming Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test. Announced via their official Twitter (X) account on January 30, 2025, these emails have sparked waves of excitement among the community as selected participants eagerly shared their good news and gratitude towards FromSoftware.

Those who have been selected will receive a follow-up email on February 11, 2025, containing a unique code to download the Network Test client on their chosen platform, available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The registration for the test was open from January 10 to January 20, 2025. Unfortunately, those who applied but did not receive an email have no further information on additional test dates at this time.

Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test

FromSoftware describes the network test as a "preliminary verification test" where selected testers will experience a segment of the game before its official launch. The test will involve "various technical verifications of online systems" through large-scale network load tests, helping FromSoftware assess the server's capacity to handle multiple players simultaneously.

The Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test is scheduled to run from February 14 to February 16, 2025, offering participants five 3-hour sessions to playtest the game:

• Session 1 - February 14th from 3 AM to 6 AM PT
• Session 2 - February 14th from 7 PM to 10 PM PT
• Session 3 - February 15th from 11 AM to 2 PM PT
• Session 4 - February 16th from 3 AM to 6 AM PT
• Session 5 - February 16th from 7 PM to 10 PM PT

Scammers and Scalpers Already On The Move

Amid the excitement, a concerning trend has emerged with scammers and scalpers taking advantage of the situation. Reports indicate a scam circulating on Steam, where players receive fraudulent invites to the Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test. Clicking on these invites can lead to malicious redirects, potentially compromising user accounts and leading to mass messaging of the scam to friends. It's crucial to remember that FromSoftware only uses their official website and social media for test-related communications, making any external links highly suspect.

Additionally, following the announcement of the confirmation emails, scalpers have quickly listed "confirmed test codes" on various buy-and-sell platforms. These listings, which are already demanding exorbitant prices ranging from $150 to $200, or even auctions, surfaced despite the codes not being available until February 11.

Elden Ring Nightreign was first unveiled at The Game Awards 2024, announced for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, with a planned 2025 release window. While an exact release date has yet to be announced, fans can stay updated by visiting our dedicated Elden Ring Nightreign page.