Elden Ring: Nightreign will only be tested on consoles

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Elden Ring: Nightreign will only be tested on consoles

Jan 19,25

FromSoftware's upcoming title will initially be tested exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. Registration opens January 10th, with testing slated for February. This means PC gamers will miss out on early access.

Bandai Namco has yet to explain the exclusion of PC players from this initial test phase. However, those selected for console testing will enjoy a first look at the game before its official launch.

Elden Ring: Nightreign continues the narrative of its predecessor, offering new challenges within a dark and ominous setting. While console players get early access, PC users will need to await further announcements regarding potential future testing opportunities.

A notable change in Elden Ring: Nightreign is the removal of the in-game message feature. Director Junya Ishizaki cited time constraints as the reason. With testing sessions limited to approximately forty minutes, there's insufficient time for players to send or read messages. Ishizaki stated, "We removed the messaging feature due to the limited time – roughly forty minutes – available within each testing session."

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