Elden Ring Nightreign: Challenges in Finding Co-op Partners

Elden Ring Nightreign has just launched, and players are facing a significant hurdle: finding teammates for co-op play, proving tougher than any FromSoftware boss.

In Elden Ring Nightreign, players explore the dynamic world of Limveld, battling for survival either alone or in trios. Notably, two-player co-op is not an option. Reports highlight a 'mixed' Steam review rating, with players frustrated over the absence of a duos mode and voice chat.

Solo play in Elden Ring Nightreign is exceptionally challenging. According to IGN's Elden Ring Nightreign review: "For those planning to play Nightreign solo and lacking the hardcore Elden Ring mindset that thrives on extreme difficulty, this game may disappoint. While a single-player mode exists, its balance is so off that a patch seems inevitable within the first month. This comes from someone who thrives on these games."

Consequently, solo players must rely on matchmaking with strangers, which often lacks the coordination needed to defeat Nightreign’s bosses.

As a result, the Elden Ring community is stepping up. The Elden Ring subreddit is buzzing with duo players seeking a third teammate, with the community embracing the situation with humor.

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“Finding one other player is hard enough, let alone two,” said redditor trickponies. “Is solo play even worth it?”

While matchmaking for trios exists for those without friends, players note that teaming up with randoms often leads to a subpar experience.

“I’ve seen too many clips on this sub to trust randoms with anything beyond fetching the paper,” one player remarked. “I love this community, but from afar. My stress levels can’t handle more.”

Players are turning to Discord and other platforms to find compatible teammates. Despite being out for less than a day, this issue is a major obstacle for the Nightreign community.

Nightreign solo cuz my friends have a 9 to 5 and I'm unemployed pic.twitter.com/t47UrYoDSv

— Raph (@RaphDeee) May 29, 2025

Some fans are opting out of purchasing Nightreign due to the lack of co-op partners.

“It’s a letdown, but I’m skipping this game since I have no one to play with and solo isn’t viable,” said Twinkie454.

Others are urging FromSoftware to tweak the solo mode for better balance. “Let’s see how FromSoftware adjusts it, so maybe hold off for now,” one player suggested.

Meanwhile, some fans are offering support. “.... Did we just become best friends?!” one player exclaimed. “Grab the game, I’ll team up with you after work tomorrow!”

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Despite these challenges, Elden Ring Nightreign has seen a blockbuster Steam launch, hitting a peak of 313,593 concurrent players overnight, ranking it among Valve’s top-played titles.

FromSoftware may introduce a duos mode in the future. In IGN's interview with Elden Ring Nightreign director Junya Ishizaki, the lead developer addressed the focus on solo and trio gameplay. When asked about the lack of a two-player option, Ishizaki admitted it was an oversight.

“Simply put, we overlooked a two-player mode during development, and we apologize for that,” Ishizaki said. “Our primary goal was to craft a co-op experience balanced for three players, which is central to Nightreign.

“As a player myself, I understand the desire for solo play, so we worked hard to make it viable within the game’s systems,” Ishizaki added. “In focusing on that, we neglected duos, but we’re exploring this for post-launch updates.”

Check out our Nightreign tips to conquer all eight Nightlord Bosses. Curious about unlocking the two locked Nightfarer Classes? See How to Unlock the Revenant, How to Unlock the Duchess, and How to Change Characters.