FromSoft’s Next Move Should Be Seamless Co-op

In recent times, FromSoftware has been experiencing a remarkable surge in success. The game Elden Ring has significantly surpassed the performance of their previous titles, setting a new benchmark. This game was so popular that it led to the creation of a spin-off titled Elden Ring Nightreign, and there’s even talk of a movie adaptation in the future. It’s important to note that Demon’s Souls, the Dark Souls trilogy, Bloodborne, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice have all played crucial roles in this success, having performed exceptionally well by FromSoftware’s historical standards. Despite the studio’s current focus on exploring new territories, their current momentum should help them navigate any initial stumbles.

As a dedicated fan, I can’t help but express my excitement about the upcoming game titled “Elden Ring Nightreign.” This project marks a significant departure from FromSoftware’s recent portfolio, even surpassing the anticipation surrounding Armored Core 6. Yet, it appears to be an honest creative endeavor. Interestingly, FromSoftware drew partial inspiration from fan-made videos and mods of Elden Ring to breathe life into “Nightreign.” Despite the reuse of existing assets, this game promises to stand out as its unique self.

The unusual nature of “Nightreign” might not become a new standard for FromSoftware’s future projects, but one element inspired by a popular Elden Ring mod deserves to endure, given that this mod has evolved into a series of its own.

Seamless Co-op Is Elden Ring’s Most Popular Mod For A Reason

A significant number of Elden Ring’s PC players are already acquainted with the Seamless Cooperative mod led by Yui, which became available shortly after Elden Ring itself. This mod has gained immense popularity due to its seamless co-op gameplay. Essentially, it eliminates technical and design barriers in Elden Ring’s cooperative play, enabling multiple players to journey through and conquer Elden Ring without any disruptions. Additionally, it is compatible with other mods such as randomizers, which, although they seem minor, significantly alter the gameplay experience of Elden Ring, catering to diverse preferences.

Dark Souls Recently Proved Just As Apt For Seamless Co-op

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The smaller world of Elden Ring Nightreign was tailored to cater to those who prefer this scale, as adding full cooperative play to Elden Ring itself would require considerable time. The seamless co-op feature is still in open beta testing for a good reason, yet its creator hasn’t stopped exploring other projects. In 2025, Yui has been quite active, with the Seamless Co-op beta for Dark Souls 3 and an advertisement for Dark Souls Remastered following close behind. It seems that cooperative play in Soulslikes is more popular than initially expected by its creator, so it might be wise for FromSoftware to capitalize on this trend next.

FromSoftware Can’t Ignore What Seamless Co-op Has Done For Its Games

Normalizing Seamless Co-op In Soulslikes Seems Like The Right Play

Enhancing collaborative gameplay has been a key aspect of FromSoftware’s Soulslike series since the release of Demon’s Souls. The prevalence of Seamless Co-op mods indicates that there’s still room for improvement in this area. Future Souls projects from FromSoftware, particularly those with multiplayer elements, should consider making cooperative play, as seen in Elden Ring Nightreign and the Seamless Co-op mods, a built-in feature rather than something that fans need to modify themselves. Implementing this will require effort, but it’s more feasible during game development, and the experience gained from Nightreign can be beneficial for its creation.

It seems likely that if the current trend continues, a cooperative mode similar to Seamless Co-op could become available for all PC versions of FromSoftware games, including Armored Core 6 and Sekiro. This is because mods have already successfully added multiplayer features to these titles in areas where it didn’t exist before, even approaching a Soulslike format. If this is the case, FromSoftware may choose to include full campaign co-op in their future games, potentially starting with Elden Ring’s Nightreign spin-off. This could mean that future FromSoftware titles would no longer require mods to provide fans with the multiplayer experiences they desire.

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2025-03-28 22:37