FromSoftware's upcoming title will have a closed beta test exclusive to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. Registration opens January 10th, with testing slated for February. This excludes a large segment of the fanbase from early access.
Bandai Namco has yet to explain the omission of PC players from the beta. However, selected console players will enjoy exclusive early gameplay.
Elden Ring: Nightreign continues the narrative of its predecessor, offering a chilling new setting and unique experiences. While console gamers get a head start, 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 clarified this decision, stating that the approximately forty-minute session length doesn't allow sufficient time for message interaction. He stated, "We disabled the messaging feature because there isn't enough time for sending or reading messages during sessions, which last approximately forty minutes."
