FromSoftware's upcoming title will initially offer access solely to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S users. Registration opens January 10th, with testing slated for February. This excludes a large segment of the fanbase from early access.
Bandai Namco hasn't publicly disclosed the reasons for excluding PC players from this initial testing phase. However, selected console players will enjoy a preview of the game before its official launch.
Elden Ring: Nightreign continues the narrative of its predecessor while introducing new gameplay within a dark and unsettling atmosphere. While console gamers get 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 feature. Director Junya Ishizaki clarified this decision, stating that the approximately forty-minute play sessions don't allow sufficient time for message interaction. He explicitly stated, "We disabled the messaging feature because there isn't enough time for sending or reading messages during sessions, which last approximately forty minutes."
