Alright, so here’s the thing about Elden Ring Nightreign and Xbox Series X/S—it’s like one of those sandwiches you expect to be amazing because everyone says the deli is top-notch, but then you find out they forgot the pickle. Weird analogy? Well, bear with me.
FromSoftware rolled out Elden Ring Nightreign back in May. This game was supposed to be a spicy mix of all things roguelike and Soulslike. And sure, it’s got rave reviews. It sounds like the perfect storm for any fan, right? Except, and here’s the kicker, Xbox players aren’t having the best time. Nope. Connection issues are popping up like mushrooms after rain.
They dropped this patch, version 1.01.1 if you’re into specifics, and folks thought it’d fix things. But, alas, social media isn’t lightening up. People say they’ve updated, crossed all their fingers and toes, but guess what? Multiplayer still isn’t playing ball. I saw a post where someone could match with randoms but couldn’t invite pals. Bizarre, huh? Maybe it was just a glitch—or maybe their Xbox was feeling moody. Who knows. The game made some balance tweaks too, so not all doom and gloom.
So where am I heading with this? Right, refunds. Some gamers, fed up with these connectivity gremlins, are asking for their money back. Big sigh. They didn’t even get into the hardcore mechanics because, well, what’s the point if you can’t even get online?
Yet in a twist—because I love twists—Elden Ring Nightreign has sold over 2 million copies in a day. Can you believe that? Mind-boggling speed. Maybe everyone wanted to know if it’s as punishing as rumors say. Some claim it’s “unbalanced” or unforgivingly tough, but that’s part of its charm, isn’t it?
Honestly, I feel like I’m rambling here. Maybe I am. But sometimes you gotta just lay it all out. Chaos and all. So, Xbox folks, here’s hoping they sort the issues soon. Meanwhile, I’ll watch, sip my coffee, and maybe try to find that pickle.
