Elden Ring Nightreign Duos Mod Revealed

Modders never fail to impress with their relentless ingenuity. The freshly launched Elden Ring Nightreign has already spawned its first fan-made innovation - a Duos mode mod created within just 24 hours of release.

Renowned FromSoftware modder Luke Yui, the creative force behind popular co-op modifications for games like Elden Ring and Armored Core VI, shared a tantalizing glimpse of this duos adaptation on their YouTube channel yesterday. The brief showcase reveals Nightfarers can now partner up in pairs rather than being confined to solo play or mandatory three-person teams.

It's worth emphasizing this remains a proof-of-concept demonstration rather than a publicly available mod. Yui clarified the modification bypasses official matchmaking servers, meaning while compatible with other mods, it operates outside standard gameplay channels. Whether this evolves into a full-fledged solution or remains an intriguing experiment remains to be seen.

The absence of a built-in duo option in Nightreign has emerged as an early pain point for many players. While the experience supports solo adventurers or three-person squads, those wanting to team up with just one companion face an awkward dilemma - play alone or recruit an unfamiliar third teammate.

This design oversight has already colored initial player reception. Negative early reviews frequently cite the duo restriction, while community spaces like the Elden Ring subreddit have become makeshift matchmaking hubs, flooded with requests for that crucial third team member.

In conversation with IGN, Nightreign director Junya Ishizaki acknowledged the oversight, admitting the team "underestimated the demand for duo play" while confirming they're evaluating post-launch solutions. Given the overwhelming community response, implementing a dedicated duo mode seems almost inevitable.

For those diving into Nightreign, we've compiled essential guides covering everything from conquering the eight Nightlord Bosses to unlocking the exclusive Revenant and Duchess classes, plus tips for character customization.