Elden Ring Nightreign Scalpers and Scammers Already on the Loose

FromSoftware has sent out confirmation emails for the highly anticipated Elden Ring: Nightreign Network Test. Let's delve into the details of the test and the unfortunate scams already circulating.

Elden Ring Nightreign Playtest Confirmation Emails

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

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

Registration for the test ran from January 10th to 20th, 2025. Unfortunately, FromSoftware hasn't provided information on whether additional test opportunities will be available.

Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test

FromSoftware describes the network test as a preliminary verification to test online systems through large-scale network load tests using a portion of the game. This will help assess server capacity for multiple players.

The test runs from February 14th to 16th, 2025, with 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 of Scammers and Scalpers!

Reports indicate a scam is circulating on Steam, where players receive fraudulent invitations to the Elden Ring: Nightreign Network Test. These links redirect to malicious sites, potentially compromising accounts and spreading the scam via mass messaging. FromSoftware emphasizes that official registration and confirmation only occurred through their website and social media channels. Any other links should be treated with extreme caution.

Adding insult to injury, scalpers are already attempting to profit from the situation. Despite codes not being available until February 11th, listings for "confirmed test codes" are appearing on various buy-and-sell sites, with exorbitant prices ranging from $150 to $200, some even auctioned off.

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 precise release date remains unannounced.

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