As players begin to receive acceptance notices for the upcoming Elden Ring Nightreign playtest, some successful applicants are taking the opportunity to try and make some extra money. Revealed at The Game Awards 2024, Nightreign is, surprisingly, a break from FromSoftware's traditional Soulslike formula, taking elements from roguelikes and battle royales to create a new, co-op focused experience. While the game has yet to receive a set release date, a pre-launch playtest will allow some players the opportunity to experience it firsthand.
Unfortunately, as reported by TheGamer, the hype over the impending Nightreign playtest has led to some applicants scalping their codes on eBay, with prices as high as £400 on the UK site, and $250 in the US - several times the price of the actual full game, which will cost a relatively modest $40 USD. Even for lower-priced offers, it's worth noting that the Nightreign playtest will only run for fairly specific three-hour periods from February 14-16.
Of course, as with any playtest or closed beta, there will be applicants who inevitably miss out, which can be especially frustrating for longtime fans who are eagerly anticipating a game's release. For those fans, buying...
