Our video producer Lynn England actually dreads multiplayer games. But the new coop spin-off Elden Ring Nightreign has convinced her to the contrary after over 130 hours – despite some serious weaknesses that she reveals in her new video.
When FromSoftware announced a new game in the Elden Ring universe titled Elden Ring Nightreign for May 2025 at the Game Awards 2024, skepticism was high. Old bosses from Dark Souls, no clear picture of the gameplay, and then the reveal: It is a pure multiplayer coop spin-off. For our convinced single-player fan and video producer Lynn England, the mood was, as she herself says, “mildly speaking bad”.
But can a game that seems to do everything wrong at first convince a hardcore loner? After over 130 hours, countless expeditions, and the occasional rage, Lynn reveals in her new video on the YouTube channel of MeinMMO how pure enthusiasm emerged from deep skepticism and why the game now brings her to a point where she feels out of steam.
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From Single Player Grump to Coop Fan
How is the video being received? Under the video on YouTube, it is already clear that Lynn is not alone with her experience. The opinion that Nightreign is an unexpected surprise is shared. @kevka_21 writes, for example:
“I can fully agree with the video and your opinion on night rain. I never expected to have so much fun with it and am eagerly awaiting more.”
What makes Nightreign so special? Lynn explains in her conclusion that especially the high speed and the interaction with two other players are what make it appealing. While a mistake in single-player only means the way back from the last bonfire, in Nightreign an entire run is lost. It is a welcome change to have teammates who can compensate for mistakes.
At the same time, however, she sharply criticizes the lack of variety after dozens of hours. The same Limgrave map every time, little variance among the bosses, and especially the lack of animation cancelling in such a fast game drive her to despair. There is a need for a “carrot on the nose”, an overarching goal like a leaderboard or a New Game Plus mode that motivates to continue.
What is your impression of Elden Ring Nightreign? Has the coop adventure also positively surprised you? Or do you see the big problems in long-term motivation just like Lynn? Are you more of a multiplayer fan or do you prefer enjoying your time alone while gaming?
