Summary
- FromSoftware is considering allowing 2-player co-op in Elden Ring Nightreign, addressing fan concerns.
- Currently, Nightreign only lets you play solo or with 3 players.
Elden Ring Nightreign director Junya Ishizaki has confirmed that the team at FromSoftware is “considering” allowing for 2-player co-op instead of forcing people to play solo or in groups of three. When Elden Ring Nightreign was first announced, it was met with significant fanfare. After all, the original Elden Ring is one of the highest-rated video games of all time, and so it stands to reason that Nightreign will deliver an experience of comparable quality.
Some of the hype for Elden Ring Nightreign waned somewhat after more details were revealed about the game following its initial reveal. Nightreign shifting to a 3-day, almost roguelike structure with established classes as opposed to the massive open world and character customization found in the original game was met with some skepticism, as has certain restrictions that are being placed on the co-op experience. For the uninitiated, Elden Ring Nightreign co-op is restricted to 3-players, meaning it’s not possible to play the game with just two people.
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As one might imagine, Elden Ring Nightreign‘s strange co-op restrictions were not met positively by the community. Many fans expressed confusion as to why the game was forcing them to either play solo or in groups of three. Speaking to Ungeek, Ishizaki addressed fan concerns about the restriction and revealed that allowing duos is now something that the studio is “considering.” This doesn’t mean that a duos mode is guaranteed for Elden Ring Nightreign, but at least fan feedback is being considered.
Elden Ring Nightreign Considering 2-Player Co-Op
The vast majority of Elden Ring fans will have to wait until May 30 to play Nightreign, but some lucky ones are able to play it this weekend. FromSoftware is currently hosting invite-only Elden Ring Nightreign Network Tests, and while connection issues have caused headaches, the response seems to be mostly positive. It’s possible more fan feedback from the tests will be taken into consideration in the months leading up to Nightreign‘s full launch, though that remains to be seen.
Even though Elden Ring Nightreign doesn’t have a dedicated duos option at the moment, you can still party up with one friend and then have the third slot filled by a random.
Elden Ring Nightreign is certainly a gamble for FromSoftware, and it will be interesting to see if it pays off. Various controversial decisions have been made about the game – like the lack of fan favorite character Torrent and having no 2-player co-op mode – but it seems to be providing an experience that is simultaneously unique and familiar for FromSoftware fans. Time will tell if fans connect with the final product, but we’ll find out come May 30.
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