Elden Ring: Nightreign Won’t Feature Crossplay for Multiplayer
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Elden Ring: Nightreign will not support crossplay, meaning players will only be able to play with others on the same platform. This was confirmed by game director Junya Ishizaki in an interview with IGN, where he clarified that while the game will support cross-generation play within the same console family, cross-platform play will not be available. For example, PS4 and PS5 users can play together, but PC and Xbox Series X|S players will not be able to connect.
Ishizaki Said, “Similar to the original Elden Ring, there will be cross-generational play but not cross-platform play. So PS4 players can play with PS5 players, and Xbox One players can play with Xbox Series S and X players, but not between platforms.”
The developer did not explain why this decision was made, which some players may find frustrating. However, Elden Ring: Nightreign will be available for testing before its official release, with a closed beta set for February 2025. Registration will open in January 2025, when more details are expected to be shared.
Elden Ring: Nightreign Is a Standalone Experience, Not a Sequel
Elden Ring: Nightreign was a surprise announcement at The Game Awards 2024 and quickly became one of the most anticipated titles for FromSoftware fans, despite its multiplayer limitations. However, it is not a sequel nor an expansion, but rather a completely standalone experience set in a parallel universe to the events of Elden Ring.
In case you don’t know, Elden Ring: Nightreign will launch in 2025 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
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