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Elden Ring Nightreign Playtest Invites Reportedly Rolling Out

FromSoftware has commenced the distribution of invitations for the Elden Ring: Nightreign playtest, generating considerable anticipation within the gaming community. Prospective participants who registered in the prior year are encouraged to examine their email inboxes for a potential invitation to the closed beta, scheduled to transpire from February 14th to February 16th.

This exclusive playtest will be accessible solely on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. While specific details regarding Nightreign remain limited, available information suggests a significant emphasis on cooperative gameplay. In contrast to Elden Ring’s expansive open world, which incorporated multiplayer features in a less pronounced manner, Nightreign is anticipated to prioritize replayability through the implementation of roguelike mechanics, thereby promising a novel and engaging gaming experience. Collaborative gameplay will support up to three participants.

The playtest, as confirmed by GameSpot will be structured into five discrete sessions across the three days, affording participants ample opportunity to explore Nightreign’s unique mechanics and setting. Given the limited number of play opportunities, participants are encouraged to adjust their schedules to accommodate the allotted times. The current playtest is limited to console users, and despite the full game’s planned release on PC, enthusiasm remains high. The considerable interest surrounding Nightreign has even led to instances of invitees attempting to monetize their access by listing their codes online at elevated prices.

While FromSoftware has maintained discretion regarding specific attributes, the playtest will invariably provide an initial substantive glimpse into the game’s world, combat dynamics, and multiplayer functionality. Building upon the continued success of Elden Ring, Nightreign possesses the potential to become another substantial triumph for FromSoftware, particularly if it effectively leverages the established foundation of its predecessor. Playtest participants will have the opportunity to evaluate firsthand whether Nightreign meets the heightened expectations that surround its release. But other fans would have to wait till the game’s official release before experiencing the game’s thrills.

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