Elden Ring Nightreign Launches: Players Hilariously Seek ‘Thirds’ as Modding Hero Brews a Duo Fix!
The wait is over, Tarnished! Elden Ring Nightreign has officially arrived, beckoning brave adventurers to team up and conquer its roguelike challenges. However, FromSoftware’s vision for this new co-op experience is specifically tailored for trios, meaning you’ll need two trusty companions to face the Nightlords as intended. This has led to a delightful, and slightly spicy, situation on the game’s subreddit, as players without a full squad are humorously “looking for a third.”
While you can go it alone (though not generally recommended), the game currently locks out duos from embarking on their Limveld journey together. Director Junya Ishizaki candidly admitted this was “simply something that was overlooked during development,” offering apologies and stating, “this is something that we are looking at and considering for post-launch support.”
In the meantime, the dedicated Nightreign subreddit has become a bustling hub of camaraderie and matchmaking, with players just hours into the launch desperately seeking that elusive third team member. While many solo players are happily sharing their PSN names and jumping in to help, the phrasing of these requests has sparked some amusement. Posts begging “need a third” or from “two Nightfarers looking for a third” have led some to observe the subreddit is “kind of looking like a threesome sub right now.”
The community, ever sharp, has leaned into the humor. “Hey we saw [you] from across the Roundtable and thought you looked cool,” one player joked, while another quipped, “We espied you at the Roundtable Hold and my companion found your demeanor pleasing.”
But here’s the truly fantastic news for those yearning for two-player adventures: hope is already on the horizon! The celebrated modder behind the beloved seamless co-op mods for Dark Souls Remastered and the original Elden Ring is already working on a two-player mod for Nightreign! While the in-progress video they shared was apparently “made for fun,” the modding community’s ingenuity is well-known. It’s a promising sign that PC players wanting a dedicated duo experience may soon have their wishes granted.
So, while the hunt for a “third” continues with good humor, and FromSoftware considers official support, the proactive spirit of the modding community shines bright, offering a beacon of hope for duos everywhere!
