Gaming Grind: Elden Ring Nightreign's Matchmaking Fiasco
Elden Ring discontinued Nightreign servers today, allegedly for better expedition matchmaking, yet it left some gamers ill-prepared and frustrated.
Cursed Matchmaking in Elden Ring Nightreign
Elden Ring Nightreign, the latest juggernaut in the gaming world, is facing a storm of frustration, not due to its sales (sailing past 3.5 million copies in just five days), but thanks to its incessant matchmaking issues.
While solo play can be a gnarly grind, it's the multiplayer aspect that's giving players a headache. In duos, it's practically impossible to find a match, with some players like Ted Litchfield waiting a grueling two hours for matchmaking to finally kick in.
*Elden Ring Nightreign tips* - Start your run right. Sure, why not. But if you're here for the deets on matchmaking, read on!
The devs at FromSoftware have made attempts to mend the situation by suggesting a few fixes and promising to work on it. But much to the dismay of the player community, these fixes haven't been making much of a difference.
** Baptism by Maintenance: June 6, 2025**
In a recent announcement, FromSoftware revealed that Nightreign servers would be shutting down for maintenance on June 6, 2025, to bolster expedition matchmaking with an active Remembrance. Unfortunately, not every player got the memo.
Affectionate_Elk7258 lamented, "They turned off the server while I was one hit away from defeating Libra," ostensibly ending their hard-earned victory in a heartbreaking twist. The comments section was flooded with sympathetic players who shared similar experiences of losing their progress due to the maintenance.
But it's not all doom and gloom for Nightreign's residents. One player, voidsenight, managed to squeeze in a run just before servers went down, quelling the final Nightlord as Executor seconds before the countdown. Even better, they did it in singleplayer mode!
Steam of Silence
Strangely, there's nothing about the server maintenance on the game's Steam page. If not for the heartbroken players sharing their tales of woe, many would've been oblivious to the unexpected shutdown.
Top Tip: Maintenance was only meant to last a couple of hours. Resist the urge to put down your controller until you're sure the servers are up and running again!
Amidst the ongoing matchmaking chaos, FromSoftware continues to pursue fixes to quell the storm. In the meantime, stay vigilant and keep your eyes peeled for updates to ensure you don't lose that elusive victory.
Elie Gould
[1] FromSoftware fix suggestions and updates - https://bit.ly/3jmGpkP[2] Xbox Series X/S matchmaking issues - https://bit.ly/3CzNPn8[3] PS4 and PS5 NAT type tips - https://bit.ly/3rSrXj1
- Despite the remarkable sales of Elden Ring Nightreign, the game's matchmaking issues in multiplayer mode have become a significant source of frustration for players, with some waiting over two hours for a match.
- FromSoftware'sremedies for the matchmaking problems have so far failed to provide tangible improvements, leaving players disheartened.
- In a surprising move, FromSoftware announced server maintenance for Elden Ring Nightreign on June 6, 2025, which could potentially boost the game's expedition matchmaking. However, many players were unaware of the shutdown, causing some to lose their progress with a victory just one hit away.
- While the game's matchmaking struggles continue, fans can stay informed by checking for updates on FromSoftware's suggested fixes, Xbox Series X/S matchmaking issues, and NAT type tips for PS4 and PS5.
