Elden Ring Nightreign's initial network test, currently underway, is experiencing substantial server difficulties, hindering many players' participation.
IGN's testers reported severe server problems, rendering the game inaccessible for the first hour. The issues, stemming from server congestion, prompted FromSoftware to release a social media statement acknowledging the problems and apologizing for the inconvenience. They encouraged players to retry after some time.
The limited availability of the test—five three-hour sessions between February 14th and 17th on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S—further compounds the frustration. Here's the schedule:
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, a network stress test designed to assess online functionality and performance.
While these server issues are preferable now rather than at the May launch, players who allocated time for the test have expressed disappointment. Future sessions are expected to run more smoothly.
Elden Ring Nightreign, a standalone cooperative spin-off, is set in a world parallel to the 2022 Elden Ring. The test allows three-player teams to battle new enemies, explore a dynamic map, overcome challenging bosses, and confront the Nightlord. A three-day-and-night cycle adds another layer of challenge.
IGN's hands-on experience with an early build highlighted the game's fast-paced, action-oriented gameplay, a departure from Elden Ring's more deliberate approach. [Link to IGN's hands-on preview]
[Link to 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 (Steam).
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