Elden Ring Nightreign's Launch Sparks Mixed Reviews and Record Player Surge

TL;DR
Elden Ring Nightreign experienced a massive Steam launch with over 300,000 concurrent players, but received mixed reviews mainly due to its lack of a two-player co-op mode and voice chat, which frustrated many players expecting a more flexible multiplayer experience. The developers acknowledged the oversight and are considering future updates to add duo options, but currently, the game is centered around solo and three-player co-op gameplay.
- Elden Ring Nightreign’s Massive Steam Launch Tarnished by 'Mixed' User Reviews Over Lack of Duos Co-Op, Voice Chat IGN
- ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN – Patch Notes Version 1.01 Bandai Namco Europe | Official Site
- Elden Ring Nightreign Review IGN
- Elden Ring Nightreign’s official Evanescence trailer is peak cinema Polygon
- Elden Ring Nightreign player count surges to more than 300,000 players in just 60 minutes, eclipsing the entire Dark Souls trilogy combined GamesRadar+
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