From Software’s upcoming open-world RPG has been pushed back by one month. Elden Ring was originally scheduled to be released on 21st January 2022. But a surprise tweet confirmed Elden Ring delayed. It will now be released on 25th February 2022.
Additionally, From Software announced an Elden Ring Closed Network Test for players to put the game through its paces ahead of release.
What is the reason for the delay?
In an unexpected Twitter post, the official @ELDENRING account announced the delay and provided the new Elden Ring release date.
So, why was Elden Ring delayed? The Elden Ring team cited “the depth & strategic freedom of the game” exceeding expectations as the cause of the delay. However, it’s unclear exactly what that means. It does sound a bit like From Software is saying “our game is just so good you have to wait”, but hey-ho. Whatever the exact reason, Elden Ring obviously needs more time otherwise it wouldn’t have been delayed. And after the Cyberpunk 2077 debacle, I think we can all agree we’d rather a game is delayed than released in a poor state. The Elden Ring team added: “Thank you for your trust & patience”.
Elden Ring delayed: How to join Elden Ring Closed Network Test
You’re also probably wondering how to join the Elden Ring Closed Network Test that was just announced. It takes place in November, and you can register over on the Elden Ring website. But you better be quick, registration closes on 1st November. The website also provides the reason for the Closed Network Test:
“ELDEN RING Closed Network Test is a pre-verification test for the completion of the commercial version of the game.
This is a test to improve the quality of the product, and playing the network test will be free.
We are looking forward to your cooperation to make ELDEN RING even better.”
The Closed Network Test will be split across five sessions between 12th-15th November. The sessions will take places on the following dates/times:
- First session: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m., November 12th 2021 CET
- Second session: 4 a.m – 7 a.m., November 13th 2021 CET
- Third session: 8 p.m. – 11 p.m., November 13th 2021 CET
- Fourth session: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m., November 14th 2021 CET
- Fifth session: 4 a.m – 7 a.m., November 15th 2021 CET
Elden Ring will launch for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
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