Tech Desk 
Feb 16, 2025
Elden Ring: Nightreign is an upcoming multiplayer-focused expansion of the popular action RPG Elden Ring. The game is popularly known for its challenging gameplay, allowing players to team up or battle foes in a fantasy setting.
However, recent playtests for Elden Ring: Nightreign have introduced a major change multiplayer passwords have been disabled.
Elden Ring: Nightreign disables multiplayer passwords
During the latest playtests, FromSoftware announced that players could not use passwords to join specific friends in multiplayer mode. This feature, which is usually available in Elden Ring, helps players connect with chosen teammates rather than relying on random matchmaking.
However, the developers have temporarily removed this option, likely to test the game’s online stability and balance.
Many players rely on multiplayer passwords to team up in cooperative gameplay, but for now, the game will focus on random matchmaking. This change ensures that developers can monitor network performance and matchmaking efficiency without external variables.
Some speculate that previous playtests faced server strain, and this adjustment could help refine the online experience before the official launch.
Despite this restriction, players can still enjoy Elden Ring: Nightreign in co-op mode, where up to three players can explore and battle together. The playtests are designed to gather feedback, so further adjustments may be made before the final release.
FromSoftware has not confirmed whether password matchmaking will return in the full game, but players can expect ongoing updates as development progresses. Elden Ring: Nightreign will launch in 2025 and will bring fans worldwide new adventures and challenges.
