Elden Ring has been the talk of the town ever since Bandai Namco released the newest gameplay trailer last week, giving fans a fresh look at the world and its various mechanics. The game was recently delayed to February 2022, but the publisher has decided to give fans the chance to experience the game, if only for a short while, through a closed network test.
When is it going to happen, and what will be included? Read on to find out.
1. Elden Ring Closed Beta Date & Time
The closed network test for Elden Ring will take place between Friday 12th November and Monday 15th November 2021. The catch is that the servers won’t be online throughout that time. The beta test has been divided into five online sessions, here’s when it will be open for every region.
I. Session 1 – 12th November 2021
i. Start Time
- North America: 3am PST / 4am MST / 5am CST / 6am EST
- UK/Ire: 11am GMT
- Europe: 12pm CET / 1pm EET
- Asia/Oceania: 8pm JST / 7pm AWST / 10pm AEDT
ii. End Time
- North America: 6am PST / 7am MST / 8am CST / 9am EST
- UK/Ire: 2pm GMT
- Europe: 3pm CET / 4pm EET
- Asia/Oceania: 11pm JST / 10pm AWST / 1am AEDT
II. Session 2 – 13th November 2021
i. Start Time
- North America: 7pm PST / 8pm MST / 9pm CST / 10pm EST
- UK/Ire: 3am GMT
- Europe: 4am CET / 5am EET
- Asia/Oceania: 12pm JST / 11am AWST / 2pm AEDT
ii. End Time
- North America: 10pm PST / 11pm MST / 12am CST / 1am EST
- UK/Ire: 6am GMT
- Europe: 7am CET / 8am EET
- Asia/Oceania: 3pm JST / 2pm AWST / 5pm AEDT
III. Session 3 – 13th November 2021
i. Start Time
- North America: 11am PST / 12pm MST / 1pm CST / 2pm EST
- UK/Ire: 7pm GMT
- Europe: 8pm CET / 9pm EET
- Asia/Oceania: 4am JST / 3am AWST / 6am AEDT
ii. End Time
- North America: 2pm PST / 3pm MST / 4pm CST / 5pm EST
- UK/Ire: 10pm GMT
- Europe: 11pm CET / 12am EET
- Asia/Oceania: 7am JST / 6am AWST / 9am AEDT
IV. Session 4 – 14th November 2021
i. Start Time
- North America: 3am PST / 4am MST / 5am CST / 6am EST
- UK/Ire: 11am GMT
- Europe: 12pm CET / 1pm EET
- Asia/Oceania: 8pm JST / 7pm AWST / 10pm AEDT
ii. End Time
- North America: 6am PST / 7am MST / 8am CST / 9am EST
- UK/Ire: 2pm GMT
- Europe: 3pm CET / 4pm EET
- Asia/Oceania: 11pm JST / 10pm AWST / 1am AEDT
V. Session 5 – 15th November 2021
i. Start Time
- North America: 7pm PST / 8pm MST / 9pm CST / 10pm EST
- UK/Ire: 3am GMT
- Europe: 4am CET / 5am EET
- Asia/Oceania: 12pm JST / 11am AWST / 2pm AEDT
ii. End Time
- North America: 10pm PST / 11pm MST / 12am CST / 1am EST
- UK/Ire: 6am GMT
- Europe: 7am CET / 8am EET
- Asia/Oceania: 3pm JST / 2pm AWST / 5pm AEDT
2. Elden Ring Closed Beta Access Requirements
Unfortunately, the Elden Ring closed beta registration is now over, so if you have not signed up for it yet, you will not be able to access these closed beta sessions.
Those who managed to sign up should check their emails as Bandai Namco has sent out 50,000 codes to the lucky winners.
We have also heard reports of closed beta codes popping up on eBay with exorbitant prices. It seems scalpers were not happy hoarding and reselling hardware components and consoles; they have now moved onto game codes as well.
3. What is in the Elden Ring Closed Beta?
The closed network test will allow those with access to play the opening hours of the game. Judging by this description, players will be able to choose and create their character from five different classes.
Entrants will also have a chance to try out the game’s combat and open world, giving you access to explore an area known as Limgrave. Some bosses have been included for this test, along with unique items and hidden locations. Players will also be able to try out the game’s multiplayer options.
Given that it is an online network test, you will need a constant online connection to play. No indication has been given if you require a PlayStation Plus subscription to play the game, but most likely, it will be necessary.
4. How can I access the Elden Ring Closed Beta?
The closed network test will be available on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X consoles. No test has been announced for the PC platform yet.
5. Is Crossplay Included?
Yes, the test does include crossplay, but only between generations, not across platforms. So, PlayStation users will be able to play it on both the PS4 and PS5, but not with those playing on Xbox consoles.
Have you been able to get one of the codes to access the Elden Ring closed beta test? The trailer shown recently was just a sliver of what we can expect in the final game, but this limited-time access should be a lot of content to keep fans excited until the game releases early next year.
7. About Elden Ring
Elden Ring is the next major title to be released by FromSoftware, the developers of Demon’s Souls, Bloodborne and the Dark Souls franchise. Elden Ring is set to release on the February 25th, 2022.
The game is set in a world known as The Lands Between. Players will take control of a Tarnished to explore these lands and uncover the secrets it holds. The game is an open-world style title with emphasis on combat and traversal. There is also a multiplayer component, along players to summon others for co-operative play, or to be invaded for PvP encounters.
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