Summary
- Elden Ring: Nightreign will not support crossplay, limiting co-op to same-platform players.
- Co-op in Nightreign only allows groups of 3, with no duos available.
- Fans will get to try Nightreign's co-op mode as part of the February 2025 network test.
Unfortunately for Elden Ring fans looking forward to Elden Ring: Nightreign co-op, the new game will not have cross-platform support. Elden Ring: Nightreign was one of the most surprising announcements at The Game Awards 2024. Its reveal trailer left many fans incredibly excited, especially as it was emphasized that the new game was a co-op-focused experience.
Since Elden Ring: Nightreign's debut at The Game Awards, some disappointing revelations have come about in regard to its co-op features. Now yet another unfortunate restriction has been confirmed for Elden Ring: Nightreign co-op, which may leave some fans of the franchise frustrated, to say the least.
Elden Ring: Nightreign Lore Explained
Elden Ring Nightreign is shrouded in mystery, but there is still narrative information that can be gleaned from its sparse promotional content.
In an interview with IGN, FromSoftware confirmed that Elden Ring: Nightreign will not have crossplay. Similar to how Elden Ring co-op works, those on PS4 will be able to play with PS5 gamers and those on Xbox One will be able to play with those on Xbox Series X/S consoles, but PlayStation and Xbox gamers can't play with each other. Likewise, PC gamers can only play with other PC gamers. It's unclear exactly why this decision was made, especially since co-op seems to be a much bigger focus for Elden Ring: Nightreign than the base game.
Does Elden Ring: Nightreign Have Crossplay?
- Elden Ring: Nightreign does not have cross-platform play.
The lack of crossplay isn't the only thing holding back Elden Ring: Nightreign's co-op experience. It was also confirmed that Elden Ring: Nightreign co-op will not allow duos. Those that want to play co-op must play in groups of three. There is an option for a solo mode with balance changes made with that in mind, but the team decided not to do the same for those that may want to play in a duo. It was indicated that playing in duos made the game feel too "overwhelming" and "busy," but it's unclear why it still couldn't have been balanced in a way similar to the solo mode.
It will definitely be interesting to see how fans react to these co-op restrictions when Elden Ring: Nightreign launches in 2025. A specific release date for the highly-anticipated game is not yet available, but we do know that fans will have the chance to play it sooner rather than later. FromSoftware will be hosting an Elden Ring: Nightreign network test in February, with sign-ups opening on January 10. The scope of this network test has not been revealed, but one has to imagine that the game's co-op functionality will be the main focus.
Elden Ring Nightreign
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 78%
- Released
- May 30, 2025
- Developer(s)
- From Software
- Publisher(s)
- Bandai Namco Entertainment, From Software
WHERE TO PLAY
"ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a standalone adventure within the ELDEN RING universe, crafted to offer players a new gaming experience by reimagining the game’s core design.
Join forces with other players to take on the creeping night and the dangers within featuring 3-player co-op.
Take command of uniquely skilled heroes, each possessing their own abilities and distinct flair.
While individually formidable, their skills create powerful synergies when they unite as a team.
Overcome a relentless environmental threat that sweeps through a land that changes between each game session and defeat the magnificent boss of that night!"
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Number of Players
- 1-3
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Soulslike, Roguelite
