Elden Ring: Nightreign has only just been released, but the modding community is already moving quickly to bring players much-desired features. One mod that has caught our attention right away is the duo mod that allows players to enjoy Nightreign in two-player mode, something that is not available in the official version.
In this article, we’ll discuss how this mod came about so soon after Nightreign’s launch, who created it, and how it impacts the Elden Ring playing experience.
What is Elden Ring: Nightreign?
Elden Ring: Nightreign is the latest expansion for the popular game Elden Ring, which focuses on a cooperative and competitive multiplayer experience. In this mode, players take on the role of Nightfarers, tasked with hunting Nightlords in a three-day expedition.
However, since its launch, many players have complained that Nightreign only supports solo or three-player team modes, with no option to play in duos. This has become one of the main criticisms that have emerged in the gaming community.
Duo Mod That Overcomes Nightreign's Limitations
Seeing the high demand from players, a well-known modder named Luke Yui immediately released a mod that allows players to enjoy Nightreign in two-player mode.
Luke Yui is previously known for creating the Seamless Co-op mod for Elden Ring, which allows players to play together without the limitations of FromSoftware’s built-in multiplayer system. This time around, he’s back with a quick fix for Nightreign, bringing you a duo mod that gets around the limitations of the official multiplayer mode.
This mod works by removing the three player requirement in matchmaking, so two players can immediately join without having to wait for the third member.
How This Mod Works?
This duo mod allows players to:
- Play in teams of two without having to randomly join a third player.
- Avoiding the matchmaking system that requires three players in one team.
- Using a peer-to-peer connection, so it is not connected to the official FromSoftware server.
Luke Yui also confirmed that this mod will not cause players to get banned, because this mod uses a different save system from the vanilla version of the game.
Community Reaction and the Future of This Mod
The mod has been well-received by the Elden Ring player community. Many feel that FromSoftware should have included a duo mode from the start, considering that many other multiplayer games offer this option.
While FromSoftware has admitted that they neglected duo mode in Nightreign's development, they have not confirmed whether the feature will be added in a future official update.
Meanwhile, the mod continues to develop, and Luke Yui has stated that he will expand the mod's features in the future, including the possibility of increasing the number of players in a team.
Conclusion
The Elden Ring: Nightreign duo mod is an example of how the modding community can fill the void left by game developers. With the arrival of this mod, players now have more options to enjoy Nightreign without having to join a three-person team.
While FromSoftware may consider adding an official duo mode in the future, for now, this mod is the best solution for those who want to play with friends without having to join random players.
For those of you who want to try this mod, make sure to follow the installation instructions correctly and always back up your game data before using it. Happy gaming!
