Bandai Namco has started sending out emails to verify participation in the closed testing of *Elden Ring: Nightreign*, scheduled from February 14 to 17, 2025. These lucky players will be among the first to dive into the game, which is designed for a thrilling three-person cooperative mode, as detailed in the official correspondence.

Given the immense popularity of *Nightreign*, it's no surprise that scammers are taking advantage of the hype by circulating fake testing invitations. Some players have reported receiving emails that mimic official notifications from Bandai Namco, falsely claiming to offer an invitation to the testing phase. These fraudulent emails often contain links to deceptive websites that closely resemble Steam's interface.

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Victims who click on these links are prompted to log in, only to find themselves locked out of their accounts. In some instances, players have even received similar scam messages from their own friends' compromised accounts. Fortunately, some affected users have successfully regained access to their accounts by reaching out to Steam support.

It's crucial to exercise caution with any links received and to verify the authenticity of the sources. If in doubt, always turn to official channels and avoid clicking on suspicious links.

In related news, *Elden Ring: Nightreign* will not feature the traditional messaging system found in other FromSoftware games. Project director Junya Ishizaki explained in an interview that the decision to remove this feature stems from the game's session length. With each gaming session lasting approximately forty minutes, there simply isn't enough time for players to leave or check messages during play.