Bandai Namco has started sending out emails to verify participation in the closed testing of *Elden Ring: Nightreign*, scheduled from February 14 to 17, 2025. These lucky players will be among the first to dive into the game, which is designed for a thrilling three-person cooperative mode, as detailed in the official correspondence.
However, due to the immense popularity of *Nightreign*, scammers are taking advantage by circulating fake testing invitations. Some players have reported receiving emails that mimic official notifications from Bandai Namco, falsely claiming to offer an invitation to the testing phase. These fraudulent emails often contain links to deceptive websites that resemble Steam's interface.
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These scammers trick users into logging into these fake sites, resulting in the loss of access to their accounts. In some instances, players have even received similar scam messages from their own friends. Fortunately, some victims have successfully regained access to their accounts by reaching out to Steam support.
It's crucial to exercise caution with any links you receive and to always verify the authenticity of the sources. If you're unsure, it's best to stick to official channels and avoid clicking on suspicious links.
In other news, *Elden Ring: Nightreign* will not feature the traditional message-leaving system found in other FromSoftware games. Project director Junya Ishizaki explained this decision in an interview, stating that the approximately forty-minute-long gaming sessions in *Nightreign* do not provide enough time for players to leave or check messages. As a result, the messaging feature has been disabled to enhance the gaming experience within the time constraints.
