Check Your Email, Elden Ring Nightreign Playtest Invites Are Out Alongside The Closed Beta Schedule

Bandai Namco has begun sending out playtest invites to select lucky fans who signed up for access to Elden Ring Nightreign, offering the first full look into the game. Since its announcement last year, players have been eagerly awaiting the standalone co-op experience in this beloved franchise. Allowing for friends to team up and experience the game together, Nightreign is one of the most anticipated releases of 2025.

Select players have now started getting access to invites for Elden Ring Nightreign if they signed up to get access to the closed beta, so if you signed up, it’s worth checking your emails (and Spam folder). With codes sent across Xbox and PlayStation, the Network Test codes grant access to play sessions set to run between February 14 to 16 for a short but sweet period. The full access dates and times are as follow (via GameSpot):

• February 14: 3 to 6 AM PT / 6 to 9 AM ET
• February 14: 7 to 10 PM PT / 10 PM to 1 AM ET
• February 15: 1 AM to 2 PM PT / 2 to 5 PM ET
• February 16: 3 to 6 AM PT / 6 to 9 AM ET
• February 16: 7 to 10 PM PT / 10 PM to 1 AM ET

Be On The Lookout For Elden Ring Nightreign Playtest Invites

Don’t Miss Out On Experiencing Elden Ring Nightreign

With Elden Ring Nightreign’s upcoming playtest, players will be able to experience a small slice of gameplay ahead of the game’s full release. This isn’t the first time that Bandai and FromSoft have offered a playtest, having previously offered the same early access for select players for Elden Ring itself.

While there aren’t too many details about what this playtest will offer, it has been confirmed that players won’t be given access to character creation, and instead will choose from one of eight pre-built characters. Outside of that, those selected for the test can expect limitations on the full experience, with the venture being more of a stress test for servers, and to gauge player reception and feedback before release.

Elden Ring Nightreign Fans Are Excited, But Don’t Fall For Playtest Scams

Scalpers Look To Resell Playest Codes For Outrageous Prices

Despite the excitement for the upcoming Elden Ring Nightreign playtests, there are unfortunately some negatives to come along with it. As some players look to sell their playtest codes for up to $500 USD on eBay, there’s already an incredibly over-priced way to gain access to the game early if players missed out on their own codes. But the short length of the Network Test makes these purchases very much not worth the hefty price.

There’s also little way to guarantee these codes will actually be working, likely leading to an abundance of players getting ripped off for their money. While yet to have a full release date, players can still expect Elden Ring Nightreign to release later this year, making it a much better option to wait for the full experience. With so much hype and excitement for this next entry into the franchise, this playtest is set to be a promising look into what the game has to offer.

Source: GameSpot