How to play Elden Ring early: Guide to access closed beta test
From SoftwareElden Ring, a collaboration between FromSoftware and George R.R. Martin, will be playable for the first time in an upcoming closed network test. Here’s how to get involved.
Elden Ring, the next dark fantasy RPG from the creators of Dark Souls and Bloodborne will be having a playable closed network test event (beta) on November 12.
Players will get to try the game for the first time ever in an effort to help the development team perfect the title ready for its launch on February 25, 2022.
FromSoftwareHow to sign up for Elden Ring beta test
Players can register to take part by going to FromSoftware’s website here. This will help avoid disappointment when the time comes.
Elden Ring is the next game from FromSoftware, known for the Souls series and other equally rock hard titles. However, this game has been designed with input from Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire) creator George R.R. Martin.
Martin’s involvement means the game’s story will be deeper than most Souls games, providing a more traditional narrative experience than previous FromSoftware games.
Important message:
ELDEN RING will release on Feb 25, 2022, as the depth & strategic freedom of the game exceeded initial expectations. Thank you for your trust & patience. We look forward to seeing you experience the game in the Closed Network Test in Nov.
The #ELDENRING Team
— ELDEN RING (@ELDENRING) October 18, 2021
When can I play Elden Ring beta? Key dates
The closed network test will be playable during the weekend of November 12-15 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S and players will get to experience the opening hours of the game.
Here’s a full breakdown of times for the Elden Ring beta:
Session 1
12th November 2021
Start times:
- North America: 3am PST – 4am MST – 5am CST – 6am EST
- UK/Ireland: 11am GMT
- Europe: 12pm CET – 1pm EET
- Asia/Oceania: 8pm JST – 7pm AWST – 10pm AEDT
End times:
- North America: 6am PST – 7am MST – 8am CST – 9am EST
- UK/Ireland: 2pm GMT
- Europe: 3pm CET – 4pm EET
- Asia/Oceania: 11pm JST – 10pm AWST – 1am AEDT
Session 2
13th November 2021
Start times:
- North America: 7pm PST – 8pm MST – 9pm CST – 10pm EST
- UK/Ireland: 3am GMT
- Europe: 4am CET – 5am EET
- Asia/Oceania: 12pm JST – 11am AWST – 2pm AEDT
End times:
- North America: 10pm PST – 11pm MST – 12am CST – 1am EST
- UK/Ireland: 6am GMT
- Europe: 7am CET – 8am EET
- Asia/Oceania: 3pm JST – 2pm AWST – 5pm AEDT
Session 3
13th November 2021
Start times:
- North America: 11am PST – 12pm MST – 1pm CST – 2pm EST
- UK/Ireland: 7pm GMT
- Europe: 8pm CET – 9pm EET
- Asia/Oceania: 4am JST – 3am AWST – 6am AEDT
End times:
- North America: 2pm PST – 3pm MST – 4pm CST – 5pm EST
- UK/Ireland: 10pm GMT
- Europe: 11pm CET – 12am EET
- Asia/Oceania: 7am JST – 6am AWST – 9am AEDT
Session 4
14th November 2021
Start times:
- North America: 3am PST – 4am MST – 5am CST – 6am EST
- UK/Ireland: 11am GMT
- Europe: 12pm CET – 1pm EET
- Asia/Oceania: 8pm JST – 7pm AWST – 10pm AEDT
End times:
- North America: 6am PST – 7am MST – 8am CST – 9am EST
- UK/Ireland: 2pm GMT
- Europe: 3pm CET – 4pm EET
- Asia/Oceania: 11pm JST – 10pm AWST – 1am AEDT
Session 5
15th November 2021
Start Time
- North America: 7pm PST – 8pm MST – 9pm CST – 10pm EST
- UK/Ireland: 3am GMT
- Europe: 4am CET – 5am EET
- Asia/Oceania: 12pm JST – 11am AWST – 2pm AEDT
End Time
- North America: 10pm PST – 11pm MST – 12am CST – 1am EST
- UK/Ireland: 6am GMT
- Europe: 7am CET – 8am EET
- Oceania: 3pm JST – 2pm AWST – 5pm AEDT
Players based in Europe (including the UK) will need to register on FromSoftwares website (above).
Those playing on PS5 will be able to play with those on PS4. Same for those playing Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. However, PlayStation players will not be able to play with Xbox players.
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