Future FromSoftware Title Could Potentially Incorporate Seamless Multiplayer

Recently, just prior to the imminent release of the Elden Ring expansion: Shadow of the Erdtree, Hidetaka Miyazaki, the president and game director of FromSoftware, sat down with PC Gamer for an interview. The discussion extended beyond the DLC, delving into topics such as player-guides usage in Elden Ring. Miyazaki expressed his acceptance of players choosing to use guides as a valid approach.

One specific topic that caught attention was PC Gamer’s query about the Seamless Co-Op mod. This mod, the most popular among Elden Ring mods on PC, boasts an impressive 3.7 million downloads on Nexus Mods. It enables up to six players (including the host) to engage in FromSoftware’s game without constraints.

Interestingly, Miyazaki revealed a potentially welcoming stance towards a ‘seamless co-op’ feature in the studio’s upcoming projects.

Miyazaki clarified, “It’s definitely not something we actively oppose or want to downplay, wanting to go through the whole game together. In terms of where we were with Elden Ring, it was simply a case of wanting that more loose, casual style—drop in, defeat a boss, drop out. It doesn’t put any technical restrictions on the player, it just sort of lets them complete this focus and then move on, so to speak.”

He further added, “That’s not to say we won’t consider other ways like you and your friend played, from beginning to end, total co-op—that’s not to say we won’t consider ideas like that with our future games.”

Considering the appeal this feature would hold, especially among console players who don’t have access to mods like on PC, it could be a game-changer for FromSoftware’s future titles.

Reminder: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is set for release on Friday, June 21, across all platforms. Keep an eye out on Wccftech tomorrow for our comprehensive review of the expansion.