FromSoftware's upcoming title will grant early access solely to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S users. Registration opens January 10th, with testing slated for February. This excludes a substantial player base from early access.

Bandai Namco hasn't publicly explained the exclusion of PC players from this initial testing phase. However, selected console gamers will enjoy a first look at the game before its official launch.

Elden Ring: Nightreign continues the narrative of its predecessor, offering new challenges within a dark and ominous setting. While console players receive this exclusive 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, citing the approximately forty-minute session length as insufficient time for players to effectively send or read messages. The statement reads: "We removed the messaging function due to the limited playtime of roughly forty minutes per session, making message sending and reading impractical."