Elden Ring: Nightreign is an action role-playing video game and a new version of the popular game Elden Ring.
In this version, you play as a hero known as a Nightfarer, fighting monsters, leveling up, and trying to survive. You can also team up and play with friends.
The game offers 8 unique characters to choose from, including magic users, sword fighters, tanks, and assassins, each with their special abilities. Up to 3 players can join forces and fight together.
You’ll explore new powers, face cool enemies, and take on epic boss battles.
Complete fresh missions, earn rewards, and fight the rising evil known as the Nightlords to restore peace.
In this article, we’ve shared a step-by-step guide on how to fix multiplayer disconnection issues in Elden Ring: Nightreign.
How to Fix Elden Ring Nightreign Multiplayer Disconnects
To fix Elden Ring: Nightreign multiplayer disconnect issues, first, check the server status to see if there are any problems. You can also try switching to a wired connection for better stability.
Additionally, we’ve shared a few more methods below that you can follow to resolve the disconnect issue.
1. Check Server Status
- Visit @ELDENRING on Twitter or the official Bandai Namco website for updates.
- Use DownDetector to see if others are reporting issues.
- If servers are down, wait it out. You can still play in solo mode.
2. Check and Optimize NAT Type
- Press Win + R, type
cmdPress Enter. - Type
netsh interface teredo show stateHit Enter. - If NAT is not Open:
- Turn on UPnP in your router (check router page, e.g.,
192.168.1.1). - Or open these ports:
- TCP: 80, 443, 27015–27030
- UDP: 50000–60000
- Restart your router and the game.
3. Allow Game Through Firewall
- Press Win + S, type Windows Firewall, and open it.
- Click “Allow an app through Firewall.”
- Click “Change settings” → “Allow another app.”
- Go to:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN\Game\eldenring.exe
Add it and check both Private and Public boxes. - If you use another antivirus (such as Norton), add the game to it as well.
4. Switch to a Wired Connection
- Plug an Ethernet cable from your PC to the router.
- Turn off Wi-Fi:
Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Wi-Fi, then disable it. - Test your speed at speedtest.net.
Try for a ping under 50ms and no packet loss. - Open the game and try co-op again.
5. Update Network Drivers
- Press Win + R, type
devmgmt.msc, and hit Enter. - Open Network adapters, right-click your device, and pick Update driver.
- Choose Search automatically or get the new driver from the website.
- Restart the PC and test online play.
6. Verify Game Files
- Open Steam > Library
- Right-click Elden Ring: Nightreign > Properties > Installed Files
- Click Verify game files and wait
- Start the game and test multiplayer
7. Turn Off IPv6
- Open Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings
- Right-click your active connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet), choose Properties
- Uncheck Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), click OK
- Restart your PC and test the game
