How to play Elden Ring early: Guide to access closed beta test
Elden 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 onFebruary 25, 2022.
Players canregister 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 Jun 11, 2025, 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#ELDENRINGTeam
— ELDEN RING (@ELDENRING)July 22, 2025
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:
12th November 2021
Start times:
End times:
13th November 2021
14th November 2021
15th November 2021
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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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