FromSoftware's upcoming project 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 substantial player base from early access.
Bandai Namco hasn't publicly explained the exclusion of PC players from this initial test phase. However, selected console players will enjoy exclusive early gameplay.
Elden Ring: Nightreign continues the narrative of its predecessor, introducing a new, ominous setting and gameplay experiences. While console gamers get a head start, 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 message feature. Director Junya Ishizaki clarified this decision, citing the approximately forty-minute session length as insufficient time for message interaction. He stated, "We disabled the messaging feature because there isn't enough time for sending or reading messages during sessions, which last approximately forty minutes."
