Elden Ring Nightreign Closed Beta Test Registration Now Open

Bandai Namco has officially opened registration for the Elden Ring Nightreign Closed Network Test. Scheduled for mid-February, the test will give players a chance to experience elements of the game’s cooperative mode and new mechanics in a parallel universe to the original Elden Ring.

In Nightreign, players will form squads of up to three and battle to survive across a three-day cycle. Each night ends with a confrontation against a powerful boss, and victory progresses players toward the climactic third night, where they must defeat the chosen Lord of the Night.

The Closed Network Test aims to stress-test the game’s online systems and gather feedback to enhance the final version. While in-game content for the test is limited, it offers a first glimpse of the action-packed world of Nightreign, set to release in 2025 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, and PC.

Dates and Sessions (CET)

• Feb 14: 12:00 - 15:00
• Feb 15: 04:00 - 07:00
• Feb 16: 20:00 - 23:00
• Feb 16: 12:00 - 15:00
• Feb 17: 04:00 - 07:00

The test is open to players without PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass Core subscriptions.

How to Register

To join, players must register through the official Bandai Namco Network Test website.

Don't miss your chance to explore the Nightreign universe before the full release and help shape the future of Elden Ring’s latest installment.

Elden Ring Nightreign redefines the souls-like genre by blending cooperative gameplay, roguelike elements, and battle royale-style matches into a unique experience. Players team up in trios to explore a dark, parallel universe, battling enemies and looting resources to prepare for nightly boss fights. Each match spans three in-game days, with escalating challenges culminating in an epic final-night showdown against the Lord of the Night. This innovative fusion of genres offers something entirely new for soul-borne fans while also appealing to players of popular battle royale games, thanks to its familiar yet thrilling survival mechanics.