Elden Ring’s seamless co-op mod, crafted by the talented modder Yui, took the community by storm. Now, they’re bringing that same magic to Dark Souls 3.
FromSoftware has a reputation for its unique approach to multiplayer in their games. Adding an online component is meant to ease the challenge just a tad—after all, two quiet heroes rolling in tandem is better than one. Yet, setting it up to play with friends can sometimes be a hassle. That’s where Yui comes in. Known for their work on the seamless co-op mod for Elden Ring, and dabbling with one for Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, Yui is now turning their attention to Dark Souls 3 with another exciting seamless co-op mod.
A glimpse of this mod in action was shared by Yui through a video, featuring a playthrough with a friend in Lothric Castle. It’s worth mentioning a spoiler warning if you’ve yet to dive into the game but keep telling yourself you’ll get to it. According to the video’s description, this mod “removes all multiplayer boundaries and allows for connections to persist after death.” This means you can embark on the journey with friends right from the tutorial to the game’s climax, all with synchronized progress and no need for constant resummoning. The mod also makes invasions optional and allows you to tweak enemy scaling in multiplayer sessions. It really sounds like a dream come true for co-op fans!
For now, there’s no confirmed release date for this anticipated mod, so a little patience will be needed. In the meantime, fans of Elden Ring can look forward to a new expansion called Nightreign, expected later this year. This expansion includes a built-in seamless co-op mode, tailored for its roguelite, boss-centric adventure, promising a fresh twist on replayability.