Elden Ring: Scalpers Target Nightreign

FromSoftware has sent confirmation emails for the highly anticipated Elden Ring: Nightreign Network Test. Read on to learn more about the test and the unfortunately prevalent scams surrounding it.

FromSoftware Sends Elden Ring: Nightreign Playtest Confirmation Emails

Selected Players Receive Confirmation Emails

On January 30th, 2025, FromSoftware announced via Twitter (X) that confirmation emails for the Elden Ring: Nightreign network test had been sent. Excited fans quickly shared their confirmations, expressing their anticipation for the test and gratitude for being selected.

Those receiving confirmation emails will receive a follow-up email on February 11th, 2025, containing a unique code to download the test client for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Registration for the test ran from January 10th to January 20th, 2025. Unfortunately, FromSoftware hasn't provided information on whether additional test dates will be available for those who didn't receive an email.

The Elden Ring: Nightreign Network Test

FromSoftware describes the network test as a "preliminary verification test" where selected players experience a portion of the game before launch. This large-scale test will help assess the online systems' capacity and stability under heavy load.

The test runs from February 14th to 16th, 2025, offering five 3-hour sessions:

• Session 1: February 14th, 3 AM – 6 AM PT
• Session 2: February 14th, 7 PM – 10 PM PT
• Session 3: February 15th, 11 AM – 2 PM PT
• Session 4: February 16th, 3 AM – 6 AM PT
• Session 5: February 16th, 7 PM – 10 PM PT

Beware: Scammers and Scalpers Are Active

Reports indicate a scam circulating on Steam, where players receive fraudulent Elden Ring: Nightreign Network Test invites. These links lead to malicious sites, potentially compromising accounts and spreading the scam via mass messages to friends. FromSoftware emphasizes that official registration and confirmations only occurred through their website and social media channels. Any links outside these sources should be treated with extreme caution.

Following the confirmation email announcement, numerous listings appeared on buy-and-sell sites. Despite codes not being available until February 11th, scalpers are already offering "confirmed test codes" at exorbitant prices, ranging from $150 to $200, with some even auctioned.

Elden Ring: Nightreign, initially announced during the Game Awards 2024, is slated for release in 2025 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. A specific release date is yet to be confirmed.

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