FromSoftware Removes Messaging System in Elden Ring: Nightreign

The co-op spin-off will forgo the iconic feature to accommodate its faster-paced, session-based gameplay.

Elden Ring: Nightreign, a co-op-focused spin-off, will not include the player messaging system featured in previous FromSoftware games.
The decision was made due to the game's shorter, 40-minute gameplay sessions, which prioritize direct communication between players.
Players will still encounter the ghosts of other players but won't be able to leave or read messages on the ground.
This marks the first time since Demon's Souls that a FromSoftware title will exclude the beloved community feature.
Elden Ring: Nightreign is set to release in 2025, with a playtest scheduled for February and sign-ups opening later this week.