Elden Ring: PlayStation, Xbox Console Exclusive Test Coming

FromSoftware's upcoming title will initially be tested exclusively on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. Registration opens January 10th, with testing slated for February. This excludes a large segment of the fanbase from early access.

Bandai Namco has yet to explain the omission of PC from this initial testing phase. However, selected console players will enjoy a first look before the official launch.

Elden Ring: Nightreign continues the narrative of its predecessor, offering new challenges within a dark and unsettling world. While console gamers receive early access, PC users will need to await further announcements regarding potential future testing opportunities.

A notable change in Elden Ring: Nightreign is the removal of the in-game messaging system. Director Junya Ishizaki clarified this decision, stating that the approximately forty-minute play sessions don't allow sufficient time for message interaction. He explained, "We disabled the messaging feature because there isn't enough time for sending or reading messages during sessions, which last approximately forty minutes."