Elden Ring: Nightreign launches in just a few hours, and early reviews from reputable gaming outlets have already delivered their verdict. While some praise its roguelike multiplayer appeal, others have voiced disappointment, mainly due to its lack of robust online features. Particularly the absence of crossplay.
Does Elden Ring: Nightreign Support Crossplay?
No, Elden Ring: Nightreign does not support crossplay, and this has quickly become a point of frustration among early players.
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+ 2What makes the omission even more glaring is that Nightreign is fundamentally a multiplayer experience, one that relies on a steady stream of active players to keep it engaging. Without crossplay, a feature that’s expected in modern online games, the health of Nightreign’s multiplayer ecosystem is at risk. This could become problematic as the initial hype fades and player numbers naturally dwindle on individual platforms.
Granted, FromSoftware titles have never supported crossplay, even in major releases like the original Elden Ring or the entire Dark Souls trilogy. It’s always been an odd omission, but it hasn’t faced as much criticism, until now. With Nightreign, crossplay feels less like a bonus and more like a necessity.
Does Elden Ring: Nightreign Support Cross Progression?
No, Elden Ring: Nightreign also lacks cross-progression, meaning your progress is locked to whichever platform you start on.
To be fair, not many games offer this feature. There are exceptions, like Hades from Supergiant Games. Popular online titles like Apex Legends or Warframe also have cross-progression. That said, Nightreign isn’t a live service game, so the absence of cross-progression feels more acceptable in this context.
Will Elden Ring: Nightreign Add Crossplay in the Future?
Unfortunately, there’s no word yet on whether FromSoftware plans to implement crossplay or cross-progression in the future.
click to enlarge+ 2There’s always a possibility, especially if the game builds a strong, lasting player base, but nothing has been confirmed. For now, FromSoftware’s focus appears to be on tomorrow’s major launch and ensuring a smoother online experience than what players encountered during the closed beta.
At the moment, Elden Ring: Nightreign shows promise as a multiplayer action game built for Soulslike fans who enjoy co-op gameplay. But according to many early reviewers, its biggest flaws lie in a solo experience plagued by unbalanced enemy encounters. Fortunately, FromSoftware has stated that they intend to address these issues in future updates.
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