FromSoftware's upcoming title will initially be accessible only to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players. Early access registration begins January 10th, with testing slated for February. This excludes a substantial number of fans from the early access program.
Bandai Namco hasn't publicly disclosed why PC players are omitted from this initial testing phase. However, those selected for console testing will gain exclusive early gameplay access before the official launch.
Elden Ring: Nightreign continues the narrative of its predecessor, introducing players to a new, ominous setting and fresh gameplay experiences. While console gamers enjoy this early access privilege, 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. Project director Junya Ishizaki clarified this decision, citing the approximately forty-minute session length as insufficient time for players to effectively utilize the messaging system. He stated, "The messaging feature was disabled due to the limited time – approximately forty minutes – available for sending or reading messages during gameplay sessions."