Elden Ring multiplayer mod explained: How to install & enable, features, more

Elden Ring is a game that follows the Soulslike genre, which presents a formidable challenge to all players. While playing co-op can be a helpful strategy in navigating the game’s high difficulty, there are instances where solo play is necessary. Elden Ring requires players to complete certain sections on their own at some point.

To ensure uninterrupted co-op gameplay with friends, utilize the necessary Elden Ring multiplayer mod.

Contents

What is Elden Ring multiplayer mod, and how does the seamless co-op feature work?
How to install Elden Ring multiplayer mod
Elden Ring multiplayer mod: How to enable in-game
All Elden Ring multiplayer mod features

Understanding Elden Ring Multiplayer Mod: Seamless Co-op Explained

The Elden Ring ‘Seamless Co-op’ mod enables players to constantly play with their friends during a multiplayer session in Elden Ring.

The ‘Seamless Co-op’ mod allows players to experience the entire game, from the tutorial to the final boss, in one co-op session with no limitations. This information can be found on the description page for the Elden Ring multiplayer mod on the Nexus Mods website.

Installation instructions for Elden Ring multiplayer mod

To successfully install the ‘Seamless Co-op’ multiplayer mod for Elden Ring, players are required to adhere to the following instructions:

Download the ‘Seamless Co-op’ mod from the Nexus Mods page
Extract the package you downloaded, and move the following files to your Elden Ring folder (usually in “C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ELDENRING\Game”)
Edit “seamlesscoopsettings.ini” to your chosen co-op password
Launch the mod using “lauch_elden_ring_seamless_coop.exe”

According to the mod’s page, players are not required to uninstall the mod in order to play the game normally. The page explains that the mod can be launched when desired, but otherwise the game can be played without it. If the player wishes to completely remove the mod, they can simply delete the downloaded files.

How to Enable Multiplayer in Elden Ring

To properly utilize the ‘Seamless Co-op’ multiplayer mod for Elden Ring, players must ensure that they are connected to Steam, not offline, and have matching versions of both the mod and the game.

Once the security of the system is ensured, the mod page advises users to establish a distinct password by accessing the seamlesscoopsettings.ini file within the downloaded mod. Within the file, locate the ‘cooppassword’ string and input the desired password after the ‘=’ symbol.

Players can rest together at Bonfires while using the Elden Ring multiplayer mod.

After establishing your own private password for the cooperative session in Elden Ring, you can then proceed to follow these steps to begin the session within the game:

Identify who is the host player and how is the one (or ones) joining
The host must use the “Tiny Great Pot” item to create a session.
The other players can join using the “Effigy of Meleina” , and they will spawn at a point nearby the host.

The “Separating Mist” item allows any player to leave the session at any time, and if the host uses it, the session will be disbanded and all players will disconnect. It is important to note that the mod’s rules follow those of the base game, which means that a cooperative session can have a maximum of four players.

Elden Ring Mod Multiplayer Features

The page for the ‘Seamless Co-op’ multiplayer mod on Nexus Mods for Elden Ring lists all the features that are accessible when playing in a cooperative session.