Modder brings even better co-op to Elden Ring this weekend

LukeYui (youtuber, modder) recently stated that Elden Ring — already a pretty great video game — might be even better with one straightforward tweak: Limitless co-op. The mod will go live in a couple of days and you can put it to the test.

The news comes from LukeYui’s YouTube channel, in the form of a groovy new video showing off what folks can expect should they take the mod for a whirl when it becomes available for public beta testing Friday, May 27. For those who aren’t inclined to mod their games, or those who don’t game on PC, there’ll also be a collection of Twitch streams with a set of bug-hunting alpha testers to check out.

While the seamless coop mod is still an unofficial work in progress and is likely to encounter issues, the concept behind it is great: Elden RingCo-op is a game where players play with other people. This means other elements of the game like horseback riding or relaxing at bonfires aren’t possible during co-op. In addition, Elden Ring’s strict co-op boundaries, which limit the summoning of cooperative partners to certain areas and automatically dismisses them when the nearby boss or den of enemies is cleared out.

These restrictions are necessary for game balance. FromSoftware developers likely desire that there is still some difficulty when calling for help. But playing with others isn’t always just for beating games — sometimes it’s simply about experiencing them, and that’s always better with company.