This article is about the demo. For the full game, see Elden Ring (game).
The ELDEN RING Network Test was a Demo intended to stress test Elden Ring's online matchmaking servers. This version of the game is also known to have some slightly different assets and code, which have been used by fans to show differences between planned content and the final release of the game.
The Demo was announced on the 18th of October 2021 in which players could register to participate in testing the demo within November 1st 2021, after which participants who won a spot for the demo would have recivied an invitation code by November 9th, 2021.
Schedule
Japan Standard Time:
Session 1: Friday, November 12, 20:00 - 23:00
Session 2: Saturday, November 13, 12:00 - 15:00
Session 3: Sunday, November 14, 4:00 - 7:00
Session 4: Sunday, November 14, 20:00 - 23:00
Session 5: Monday, November 15, 12:00 - 15:00
Central European Time:
Session 1: Friday, 12th of November, 12:00 - 15:00
Session 2: Saturday, 13th of November, 04:00 - 07:00
Session 3: Saturday, 13th of November, 20:00 - 23:00
Session 4: Sunday, 14th of November, 12:00 - 15:00
Session 5: Monday, 15th of November, 04:00 - 7:00
Pacific Standard Time:
Session 1: November 12th (Fri) from 3:00am to 6:00am
Session 2: November 12th (Fri) from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Session 3: November 13th (Sat) from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Session 4: November 14th (Sun) from 3:00am to 6:00am
Session 5: November 14th (Sun) from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Characters
There were a total of five characters available to choose from in the demo, three of which would end up not being available in the retail version of the game, those being Enchanted Knight,Champion and Bloody Wolf, granted the Champion would ultimately be succeeded by the Hero origin.
The explorable area would generally be limited to West Limgrave and a southern third of Stormveil Castle, some locations would end up having their names changed in the final game and some would even have their enemies and bosses replaced.
A medallion with viridian amber inlaid. Boosts maximum stamina.
The Erdtree's old sap becomes amber, treasured as the most precious of jewels in the age of Godfrey, the first Elden Lord. A primordial life energy resides inside.