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Elden Ring Nightreign Scalpers and Scammers Already on the Loose

Author : Mila Mar 16,2025

Elden Ring Nightreign Scalpers and Scammers Already on the Loose

FromSoftware has sent out confirmation emails for the highly anticipated Elden Ring: Nightreign Network Test. Let's delve into the details of the test and the unfortunately prevalent scams surrounding it.

FromSoftware Sends Elden Ring: Nightreign Playtest Confirmation Emails

On January 30th, 2025, FromSoftware announced via Twitter (X) that confirmation emails for the Elden Ring: Nightreign network test had been dispatched. Excited fans quickly shared their confirmations, expressing their anticipation and gratitude for being selected.

Those receiving confirmation emails will receive a follow-up email on February 11th, 2025, containing a unique code to download the Network Test client for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Registration for the test ran from January 10th to 20th, 2025. Unfortunately, FromSoftware hasn't provided information on additional test dates for those who didn't receive an email.

The Elden Ring: Nightreign Network Test

Elden Ring Nightreign Scalpers and Scammers Already on the Loose

FromSoftware describes the network test as a "preliminary verification test" where selected players experience a portion of the game before launch. This large-scale test will help evaluate the online systems' capacity to handle numerous players simultaneously.

The test runs from February 14th to 16th, 2025, offering five 3-hour sessions:

  • Session 1: February 14th, 3 AM – 6 AM PT
  • Session 2: February 14th, 7 PM – 10 PM PT
  • Session 3: February 15th, 11 AM – 2 PM PT
  • Session 4: February 16th, 3 AM – 6 AM PT
  • Session 5: February 16th, 7 PM – 10 PM PT

Beware of Scammers and Scalpers!

Reports indicate a scam circulating on Steam, where players receive fraudulent Elden Ring: Nightreign Network Test invites. Clicking these invites redirects users to malicious sites, potentially compromising accounts and spreading the scam via mass messages to their friends. FromSoftware emphasizes that official registration and confirmations occurred only through their website and social media; any other links are suspect.

Following the confirmation email announcement, numerous listings on buy-and-sell sites appeared, offering "confirmed test codes" at exorbitant prices—$150-$200 or more, some even auctioned. Remember, these codes aren't available until February 11th.

Elden Ring: Nightreign, initially announced at the Game Awards 2024, is slated for release in 2025 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. A precise release date remains unannounced.

Stay updated on the latest Elden Ring: Nightreign news by visiting our dedicated page.

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