Registrations for the Elden Ring Nightreign beta are now open, allowing players to engage with iconic bosses from the FromSoftware universe, including the Dragon Sentinel and the Thousand-Legged Demon. The testing period runs from February 14 to 17, focusing on multiplayer gameplay. Exciting new bosses, including a grotesque creature, will also be featured. Interested players can register until January 20 for a chance to participate in this network test ahead of the game’s 2025 release.
Registrations for the highly anticipated server tests of Elden Ring Nightreign, the upcoming installment that beautifully merges roguelike elements with RPG mechanics from the legendary FromSoftware franchise, have been open for several days now.
This game is multiplayer-focused, promising encounters with iconic bosses from various FromSoftware titles, including beloved foes from Dark Souls, Demon’s Souls, and Elden Ring itself, alongside fresh challengers. But which bosses can players expect to face in the beta version? Exciting details are already emerging.
A Blend of New and Familiar Faces
During this testing phase, players will have the opportunity to battle against 8 unique bosses. Insights from IGN suggest we might already know the identities of several of these formidable foes.
Among the confirmed bosses is the Dragon Sentinel of the Tree, known for guarding the entrance to Leyndell. Additionally, players will encounter a thrilling duel featuring a semi-human swordsman and a semi-human queen teaming up in a battle reminiscent of the Twin Princes from Dark Souls 3.
Fans of Dark Souls will be delighted to know that the Thousand-Legged Demon will also make an appearance in Nightreign! Although he will likely be the sole representative from the series in the beta, FromSoftware has hinted at the inclusion of other bosses from the franchise upon the game’s official release. Excitingly, images of the legendary Nameless King from DS3 have already surfaced.
Moreover, IGN reports the introduction of a brand new boss characterized as a grotesque ‘mess of limbs and disgusting flesh that separates into several pieces’. This is undeniably in line with the eerie aesthetics of Elden Ring and the signature style of FromSoftware. Additionally, Margit the Fallen, the initial boss from Elden Ring, will also feature in the Nightreign beta.
Details regarding the remaining three bosses remain shrouded in mystery, but players won’t have to wait long to uncover their identities.
Countdown to the Elden Ring Nightreign Beta
The Elden Ring Nightreign beta is scheduled to run from February 14 to 17, with a select group of players earning the chance to join in on the action ahead of the anticipated official release in 2025, although a specific date has yet to be announced. This beta phase will primarily serve as a ‘network test’ to verify that the game’s infrastructure is robust, occurring in 3-hour windows across these three days, exclusively on PS5 and Xbox Series X.
To register and secure a chance to participate, simply head to the official Bandai Namco website, log into your Bandai account, and follow the provided instructions. Don’t forget to cross your fingers in hopes of being selected in this lottery for a coveted spot in the game.
Registration closes on January 20, and winners will be announced shortly thereafter. Best of luck to all participants!
Since December 2024, one dedicated player has embarked on an incredible challenge, facing Messmer the Impaler, a notorious boss from the DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, daily without taking any damage, all in anticipation of Elden Ring: Nightreign’s release.
The arrival of Elden Ring Nightreign, a cooperative experience that FromSoftware enthusiasts have eagerly awaited, is set for 2025! Fans can soon look forward to experiencing this new epic adventure.