Elden Ring Nightreign's initial network test, currently underway, is experiencing significant server issues, preventing many players from accessing the game. IGN staff reported being unable to play for the first hour due to extreme server problems. FromSoftware acknowledged the server congestion, apologized for the inconvenience, and encouraged players to try again later.
The limited availability of the network test—five three-hour sessions between February 14th and 17th on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S—exacerbates the problem. The schedule is as follows:
Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Session Timings:
- February 14: 3am-6am PT / 6am-9am ET
- February 14: 7pm-10pm PT / 10pm-1am ET
- February 15: 11am-2pm PT / 2pm-5pm ET
- February 16: 3am-6am PT / 6am-9am ET
- February 16: 7pm-10pm PT / 10pm-1am ET
Bandai Namco describes this as a "preliminary verification test" to evaluate the online system. While preferable to launch-day issues, the server problems have understandably frustrated players who set aside time for the test. Future sessions are hoped to run more smoothly.
Elden Ring Nightreign, a standalone cooperative spin-off, takes place in a world parallel to Elden Ring 2022. The network test lets three players team up as Nightfarers to battle new enemies, explore a dynamic map, overcome challenging bosses, and ultimately confront the Nightlord. The test features a three-day-and-night cycle.
IGN's hands-on preview described Elden Ring Nightreign as "turbocharg[ing] the cautious dungeon crawls of Elden Ring into propulsive, slash ‘n’ dash speedruns." For more details, read IGN's interview with game director Junya Ishizaki.
Elden Ring Nightreign launches May 30, 2025, priced at $40 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (Steam).
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