Elden Ring Network Test: Dates, Times, And How To Register
From Software has just announced an Elden Ring network test, which will allow a select few to experience the opening hours of its highly anticipated title. The news of its network test comes just as an Elden Ring delay was announced, pushing the game back past January next year.
Elden Ring marks the return of an experience akin to both Dark Souls and Bloodborne. However, Elden Ring will be the developers’ first venture into a true open world design, which is rumoured to be the reason for its delay. Luckily, to counter the delay, FromSoftware and Bandai Namco announced a network test for the game. Access to the tests aren’t just handed out to anyone, however:. Here’s how to register for the Elden Ring network test.
Elden Ring Network Test Dates And Times
The Elden Ring network test will run between November 12th and 15th, 2022, across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Cross-play multiplayer will be available during the closed tests. However, this only applies to players in the same console family. You won’t be able to play with PlayStation friends if you are on Xbox.
The tests only run for short periods of time across each of its four days (all times in BST):
- Nov 12: 11am-2pm
- Nov 13: 3am-6pm, 7pm-10pm
- Nov 14: 11am-2pm
- Nov 15: 3am-6am
Elden Ring Network Test: How To Register
If you are keen to get involved in the Elden Ring network test, then you’ll need to register at this link. There, you’ll need to register a Bandai Namco account. You’ll be asked which platform you’d prefer and what your history with FromSoftware titles is.
From there on you’ll need to play the waiting game. Bandai Namco will contact you via email if you are selected for the Elden Ring network test. Good luck!