Elden Ring Nightreign Scalpers and Scammers Already on the Loose

Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test: Confirmation Emails Sent, Scams Emerge

FromSoftware has begun distributing confirmation emails for the highly anticipated Elden Ring Nightreign network test. This follows the January 30th, 2025 announcement on Twitter (X). Excited fans are sharing their confirmation emails, expressing their anticipation for the upcoming playtest.

A follow-up email, scheduled for February 11th, 2025, will provide participants with a unique code to download the test client for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The registration period, which ran from January 10th to January 20th, 2025, has concluded, and there's currently no word on additional test opportunities.

Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Details

FromSoftware describes the network test as a crucial "preliminary verification test" involving selected players experiencing a portion of the game before its official launch. The primary goal is to conduct large-scale network load tests to assess server capacity and online system stability under heavy player loads.

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 of Scams and Scalpers

Reports indicate a surge in fraudulent activity on Steam, with malicious invites for the Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test circulating. These links redirect users to phishing sites, potentially compromising accounts and spreading the scam via mass messages to friends lists. FromSoftware emphasizes that legitimate registration and confirmation occurred solely through their official website and social media channels.

Exploiting the excitement, scalpers are already attempting to profit from the limited access. Despite codes not being released until February 11th, numerous listings on online marketplaces are offering "confirmed test codes" at exorbitant prices ranging from $150 to $200, with some even auctioned off.

Elden Ring Nightreign, initially revealed at 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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