Summary
- Some Xbox Series X/S players are still facing connection issues with Elden Ring Nightreign despite a recent update.
- Despite positive reviews and sales, some gamers are still refunding Elden Ring Nightreign due to problems.
- A new patch for Elden Ring Nightreign made balance adjustments and fixed bugs but connection issues reportedly persist on Xbox.
Some Xbox Series X/S players are still having connection issues while trying to play Elden Ring Nightreign, despite a recent update. While Elden Ring Nightreign was undeniably a huge hit, it seems that the experience of Xbox Series X/S players was less than optimal, and it’s not getting better for some people.
Released late in May, Elden Ring Nightreign was FromSoftware’s attempt to bring the Elden Ring franchise to new horizons, creating a new roguelike co-op game set in the popular universe, and the title has been met with positive reviews so far. Most reviewers have praised Elden Ring Nightreign as being a good fit for Soulslike fans, merging FromSoftware’s classic design with a roguelike structure, and the title currently holds an average critic score of 80 on OpenCritic. However, Xbox Series X/S fans have faced frequent connection issues since the game launched.
Elden Ring Nightreign: Hardest Nightlords Tier List
The hardest Nightlords in Elden Ring Nightreign present a significantly higher challenge, and more mechanics, than the easiest bosses in the game.
Now, even after FromSoftware has released the new 1.01.1 update for Elden Ring Nightreign, multiple gamers still seem to be finding issues when playing the title on Xbox Series X/S. According to some social media posts, gamers have already installed the new patch and are still unable to play the game, failing to both host and join online sessions in some cases. Others have reported that they’re able to play with random matchmaking but can't invite their friends. The number of gamers still affected by this issue is unknown, though, as is the timeline for these problems to finally be solved. The latest Elden Ring Nightreign patch has also made several adjustments to the game’s balance and fixed multiple bugs, improving the overall experience on all platforms.
Xbox Gamers Are Still Struggling to Play Elden Ring Nightreign
Some of the problems addressed by the recent updates have led many gamers to refund Elden Ring Nightreign. Aside from some gamers who simply didn’t click with FromSoftware’s latest release, many others suffered from issues such as frequent disconnection during online play or performance problems.
Despite these troubles, it’s fair to say that Elden Ring Nightreign has been a huge hit, as the game sold over 2 million copies in less than a day, an impressive number that is very rare to reach in such a quick timeframe. While it’s likely that Elden Ring’s tremendous popularity may have been the reason for many of these sales, Nightreign generally did well with most gamers and reviewers, despite a significant number of players claiming that the title is “too hard” or “unbalanced.”
Elden Ring Nightreign
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 78%
- Released
- May 30, 2025
- Developer(s)
- From Software
- Publisher(s)
- Bandai Namco Entertainment, From Software
WHERE TO PLAY
"ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a standalone adventure within the ELDEN RING universe, crafted to offer players a new gaming experience by reimagining the game’s core design.
Join forces with other players to take on the creeping night and the dangers within featuring 3-player co-op.
Take command of uniquely skilled heroes, each possessing their own abilities and distinct flair.
While individually formidable, their skills create powerful synergies when they unite as a team.
Overcome a relentless environmental threat that sweeps through a land that changes between each game session and defeat the magnificent boss of that night!"
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Number of Players
- 1-3
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- May 30, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- May 30, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- May 30, 2025
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Soulslike, Roguelite
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
