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Multiplayer has been included as a feature in almostevery mainline FromSoftware game, butElden Ring Nightreignmultiplayer is the first time the developer has forayed into the multiplayer-first genre. As a result,the way multiplayer works inNightreignis a bit different than in theSoulsgames andElden Ring.
Though you don’t need to leave summon signs to play with friends inNightreign, you will have to ensure you have certain multiplayer settings enabled and know how to use the new matchmaking system. This guide explains howNightreignmatchmaking works, what each multiplayer setting does, andhow to play on your ownor start a private group to playNightreignwith friends.
Nightreign Multiplayer System, Explained
How To Play Online In Elden Ring Nightreign
To play online, first go into your Networking settings menu and ensure that you haveNightreignset to launch in Online mode. If this is set to Offline, you will not be able to engage in matchmaking until you turn it back on and restart the game.
Once enabled, go to the Roundtable itself within Roundtable Hold and interact with it to open up the Expedition menu. If everything is set up correctly, you may select whichExpeditions you want to queue for, then select Commence Expedition to find other group members online.
Unfortunately,Elden Ring Nightreigndoes not have crossplay between PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. You will only be able to play online and with friends who are on the same platform.
Nightreign Multiplayer Settings
Tab over to find the Multiplayer Settings options. Here, you will see a variety of Multiplayer optionsNightreignplayers can use to invite players, set passwords, add groups, and swap between Multiplayer and Singleplayer Expedition types.
How To Invite Friends To A Private Nightreign Group
How To Play Elden Ring Nightreign With Friends
If you don’t want to matchmake online,Nightreignallows you to create a private group via two methods: password play or direct invite. To create a private group inNightreignand play with friends, coordinate with your teammates to come up with a unique password, and have everybody enter the same phrase into the Password section of the Multiplayer Settings menu.
Though it’s entirely possible to beatNightreignwith a public team, you will generally be more effective if you play with people with whom you can communicate via voice chat.
Under normal conditions, you should be able to matchmake with other players with the same password seamlessly. However, if one player has a Shifting Earth event active or is on a Remembrance personal objective, you may find it a bit more finicky toget aNightreignrun going.
If you are unable to connect to your friends, try queuing one by one in different orders. The player with a special personal modifier should also either clear the Shifting Earth event or postpone the Remembrance to help smooth out potential matchmaking conflicts.
These two methods seem to help, but if you still don’t see the 1/3 player count get higher after a few seconds, you may need to directly invite your friends. Direct invites always work, while password matchmaking can be tricky, so if all else fails, try inviting your friends to playNightreignvia your platform’s friends list.
