The highly anticipated Elden Ring: Nightreign expansion has finally arrived, plunging players back into the Lands Between with new nightmares to conquer—but a familiar frustration has resurfaced: no cross-platform play. Despite glowing reviews for its haunting landscapes and brutal boss designs, the absence of crossplay is forcing Tarnished across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox ecosystems into a logistical scramble just to experience its co-op content.
Released on May 30, 2025, Nightreign introduces a trio-focused co-op mode designed around synchronized tactics against towering, shadow-infused foes. Yet, without crossplay, friends on different platforms can’t link up. Players report hours wasted coordinating via Discord only to realize their platforms are incompatible. "My entire friend group is split between PC and PS5," lamented Reddit user u/FogGateFrustrated. "We were hyped for weeks, and now we’re literally drawing straws to see who rebuys the game."
Early reactions on Reddit highlight the irony: while critics praise Nightreign’s intricate co-op mechanics, the community is fractured. One top-voted comment reads, "FromSoftware built a bridge to hell but forgot to connect the platforms." Others share makeshift solutions, like platform-specific LFG (Looking For Group) threads and clan rerolls.
The timing stings, as Nightreign’s challenges demand precise teamwork. A new three-player activity, The Umbral Gauntlet, requires coordinated spell-weaving and aggro management—mechanics that crumble when groups can’t assemble. "I’ve got two buddies on Xbox, but I’m on Steam," tweeted @GraceSeeker_45. "Now I’m begging randoms in forums to form a trio. It’s 2025—why is this still a thing?"
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have yet to address the backlash, though the expansion’s pre-launch details noted the lack of crossplay. With no official workaround, players are left to navigate platform silos, trading convenience for camaraderie. As one fan put it: "Nightreign is a masterpiece wrapped in barbed wire. You’ll love it—if you can get in."
For now, Tarnished continue to adapt, but the crossplay outcry grows louder. Will FromSoftware respond, or will Nightreign’s co-op dreams remain platform-locked? The community holds its breath—and its group chats.
Image: FromSoftware's Elden Ring: Nightreign features eerie co-op battles—if you can find allies on your platform. | Source: Bandai Namco
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