Bandai Namco has started sending out emails to participants selected for the closed testing of Elden Ring: Nightreign, set to take place from February 14–17, 2025. These lucky players will be the first to dive into the game, which is designed to be played in a three-person cooperative mode, as highlighted in the official correspondence.
However, the high demand for Nightreign has unfortunately attracted the attention of scammers. Reports have surfaced of fake testing invitations being circulated, cleverly disguised as official notifications from Bandai Namco. These fraudulent emails often include links to deceptive websites that mimic the appearance of Steam, tricking users into entering their login credentials. Some victims have reported receiving these scam messages even from their own friends. Those affected have successfully recovered their accounts by reaching out to Steam support.
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It's crucial to exercise caution with any links received and to verify the authenticity of the sources. If in doubt, it's best to stick to official channels and avoid clicking on suspicious links.
In related news, Elden Ring: Nightreign will not feature the traditional messaging system seen in other FromSoftware games. Project director Junya Ishizaki explained in an interview that the decision was made due to the game's session length. With each session lasting approximately forty minutes, there simply isn't enough time for players to leave or read messages, leading to the feature's omission.
