You should never underestimate the dedication of the modding community. Elden Ring Nightreign is now available, and within a day of its release, a prominent FromSoftware modder has already showcased a Duos mode modification.
Luke Yui, the creator behind popular cooperative mods for titles such as Elden Ring and Armored Core VI, posted a brief video on their YouTube channel yesterday. The footage demonstrates a two-player mod for Elden Ring Nightreign, enabling a pair of Nightfarers to team up instead of being limited to solo or three-player parties.
It's worth noting that, at the time of writing, this mod is not publicly available or playable; Yui's video is merely a proof-of-concept. The modder indicated that the modification functions without connecting to the official matchmaking servers. This allows for the use of other mods during gameplay, but it also means you're bypassing the standard game systems. Whether this develops into a practical solution or remains a technical curiosity is yet to be seen.
Although Elden Ring Nightreign supports solo play and three-player co-op, it lacks a dedicated two-player option. Your choices are to either play alone or use matchmaking to find a third teammate. This might seem like a minor inconvenience, but for players who prefer to game with just one partner, it can be a significant frustration.
This limitation has become a common complaint in the early reception of Nightreign. The absence of a duos mode is frequently mentioned in negative reviews, and many players are finding the restriction problematic. As one user on the Elden Ring subreddit observed, the Nightreign-specific subreddit currently resembles "a threesome community" due to the high volume of players searching for one more teammate.
In an interview with IGN, Elden Ring Nightreign director Junya Ishizaki acknowledged that the development team "overlooked and neglected the duos aspect." However, he confirmed that the Nightreign team is evaluating the possibility of adding two-player support in a post-launch update. Given the overwhelming demand for a duos mode, it would be difficult for them to ignore.
We have comprehensive Nightreign guides to help you defeat all eight Nightlord Bosses. If you're curious about unlocking the two initially unavailable Nightfarer Classes, see our guides: How to Unlock the Revenant, How to Unlock the Duchess, and How to Change Characters.
