Multiplayer Guide & How to Play Co-Op

Multiplayer in Elden Ring Nightreign is a 3-player coop mode. Learn how to play with friends using passwords, check online player limits, and find out if crossplay is supported.

How to Play Multiplayer with Friends

Use Multiplayer Passwords

When playing Nightreign multiplayer with friends, enter the same 'Multiplayer Password' at the Roundtable Hold. Press R1 on the screen where you select your target to go to the Password settings screen. After setting the Multiplayer Password, press R1 again and commence from the target selection screen.

Password Settings

Looking for Players? Visit the Nightreign Multiplayer Board!

Commence Without a Password

To play with up to 2 other random players, simply commence an expedition without setting a password.

Re-Queue if There are No Matches

If you are unable to match after queueing for some time, try to cancel the matchmaking and re-queue. Doing so sometimes resolves this issue.

Reconnect Feature

If your network connection is lost while you have commenced, you can rejoin the same multiplayer session by restarting the game.

Disconnection Penalties

If you leave and quit the game during a multiplayer session, a penalty will be imposed. Restrictions will apply to your next play session, so intentional disconnections are strictly prohibited.

Multiplayer Fees and Price

Required Subscriptions

PC (Steam Version) is Free

With the Steam version for PC, you can play multiplayer for free. No separate registration is required; you can enjoy multiplayer as soon as you purchase the game.

Purchase Required for PS5 and Xbox

For PS5 and Xbox, you need to subscribe to a monthly service on each platform to play multiplayer. If you play solo you can just play offline, but if you want to enjoy multiplayer you need to subscribe.

PlayStation Plus Fees

Xbox Game Pass Fees

How Many Players Can Join?

Play With Up to 3 Players

Elden Ring Nightreign has a maximum party size of 3 players. However, it is also possible to join up with just one friend, wherein the 3rd player will be a random person added through the matchmaking system.

2-Player Mode May Be Added Later

At the time of release, multiplayer with just 2 players is not possible. In an official interview, Director Junya Ishizaki stated that 'the implementation of 2-player mode at release was postponed' and 'they are considering its implementation.' Let's wait and hope it will be implemented in a future update.

Multiplayer vs. Solo

Enemy Stats are Different

In Nightreign, enemy stats change between multiplayer and solo play, with enemies being weaker in solo play. However, the game itself is balanced for 3-player multiplayer, so even if enemies are weaker, it remains difficult to clear.

Same Enemy Movements and Numbers

The only difference between multiplayer and solo is the stats; enemy attack movements and numbers do not change. Since you will be targeted by multiple enemies simultaneously, the difficulty increases in solo play.

Collect Runes and Equipment Yourself

In solo play, you need to collect all Runes and equipment yourself. Unlike multiplayer, you cannot divide tasks with allies to earn Runes or share equipment and items, so a more efficiency-conscious playstyle is required.

Easier to Obtain Self-Rescue Items

In solo play, since there is no support from allies, it is easier to obtain items to help you during the game. Even in boss battles, it's not over if you die once; by using items, you can challenge it multiple times, making it possible to progress the game alone.

Is Crossplay Supported in Nightreign?

Crossplay is Not Possible

Cross-play between different platforms is unsupported. Players who want to play with friends need access to Nightreign through the same platform.

Cross-generational Play is Supported

Cross-play between separate platforms is not possible, however, cross-generational play is possible between older and newer models of the same platform.

Elden Ring Nightreign Related Guides

Character

Wylder	Guardian
Duchess	Recluse
Ironeye	Raider
Executor	Revenant

Useful Infromation

List of Garb (Skin)	How to Play Multiplayer	Can You Solo Play?
Control Guide	Is There Character Creation?	Is There a Weight Limit?
How to Increase Level	How to Farm Runes	Map Guide
Death Penalties Guide	How to Rescue	Roundtable Hold Guide
Sparring Grounds Guides	Sites of Grace Guide	Castle Guide
Church Guide	Tunnel Guide	How to Recover FP
Small Jar Bazaar	How to Farm & Murk	Relics Effects & How to Get
Executor Remembrance	How to Fix Matchmaking

Read Before Purchase

Recommended Spec & PC	Release Date & Platform	Pre-Order Bonuses & Prices
Edition & Version Guide	Is Cross-Play Available?