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Does Elden Ring Nightreign Have PvP? Multiplayer Explained

Elden Ring Nightreign is co-op only: no PvP, invasions, or duels. Here’s how group sizes, offline solo, matchmaking and platform compatibility work.
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No. Elden Ring Nightreign has no PvP, invasions, or duels: its online multiplayer is cooperative only. You can play with a group of three, team up with one other player, or play solo. Solo play can be offline; co-op requires an internet connection.

Does Nightreign have PvP, invasions, or duels?

No. FromSoftware’s official FAQ says online play in Nightreign is cooperative only. The game’s multiplayer is about joining other players to face its enemies and bosses; it does not offer player invasions or duels. This applies to Nightreign, not necessarily to the separate multiplayer rules of the main Elden Ring game.

How many players can play together?

Three-player co-op is the intended format, but the game also supports two-player co-op and solo play. These are product modes, not player-count estimates or matchmaking guarantees.

  • Three players: The core co-op format for expeditions.
  • Two players: Supported if you want to play with one friend.
  • Solo: Supported, but the game does not add an NPC co-op partner to fill the party.

Can you play solo or offline?

Yes. Bandai Namco’s starter guide says solo play can be online or offline, while cooperative multiplayer requires an internet connection. Choose solo or multiplayer mode at the Table of Lost Grace before starting an expedition.

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How to set up co-op with friends

Use the multiplayer settings at the Table of Lost Grace before an expedition. A matchmaking password can help a group connect.

  1. At the Table of Lost Grace, select Multiplayer Mode and configure the matchmaking settings.
  2. Set a password and have every player enter the same password, including the same capitalization.
  3. Make sure everyone selects the same target boss and is using a compatible platform group.
  4. If matchmaking still fails, check that players have matching game and regulation versions and compatible matchmaking settings. Bandai Namco lists these checks in its official FAQ.

Does Nightreign have cross-play?

Cross-play is limited to consoles within the same platform family, and Steam players can play with other Steam players. PlayStation, Xbox, and PC do not play together.

Platforms Can they play together?
PS4 and PS5 Yes
Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S Yes
PlayStation and Xbox No
Console and PC/Steam No
Two Steam players Yes, within the Steam platform group

These distinctions come from FromSoftware’s FAQ and Bandai Namco’s FAQ. Cross-generation play within PlayStation or Xbox does not mean cross-play between those systems.

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Do you need PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass for co-op?

FromSoftware’s Japan-oriented FAQ says PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass is required for online co-op and asynchronous online elements, while solo play is available without membership. That guidance is specifically stated for Japan; subscription requirements can depend on platform and region, so check the current rules for your account and location. The FAQ does not establish PC subscription requirements.

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What platforms is Nightreign on?

Bandai Namco lists PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The official game page notes a hotfix dated March 31, 2026; multiplayer rules can change, so check the current in-game information and official support pages if a later update is announced.

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