Get ready to return to Lothric, brave Ashen One, because an incredible mod that’s won hearts in Elden Ring has now made its way to Dark Souls 3. FromSoftware’s iconic 2016 action RPG, which wrapped up the unforgettable Dark Souls trilogy, just got even better.
This game-changing mod is Seamless Co-op. It fundamentally revamps multiplayer by breaking down the barriers between levels, allowing for co-op experiences in areas that originally didn’t support it, and enabling players and their allies to level up and rest at bonfires together seamlessly. Not a fan of PvP invasions while you’re co-oping? This mod has you covered by giving you the option to avoid them, although you can always switch them back on if that’s your style. For those eager to enhance their Dark Souls 3 experience, the Seamless Co-op mod can be found on Nexus Mods.
The magic of Seamless Co-op is in how it disconnects you from FromSoftware’s matchmaking servers. Instead, it lets you link up with up to five buddies through peer-to-peer networking and use separate character saves, ensuring you don’t risk any bans. This feature was a huge plus in Elden Ring, which is riddled with barriers between its many zones, and now Dark Souls 3 players can enjoy this same fluidity.
Adding this mod to your game is a breeze. Simply move the downloaded files into the “Game” folder of your Dark Souls 3 installation, then launch the game using the mod’s executable instead of the standard one. You and your friends can set up a password with the provided configuration file, which works similarly to FromSoftware’s password matchmaking. From there, you can toggle invasion settings or adjust enemy scaling values as you please.
One thing to remember is that you can make your regular Dark Souls 3 saves work with Seamless Co-op by changing the file extension from “.sl2” to “.co2.” But don’t forget to back them up first, as any progress made with the mod won’t be reversible and could land you a ban if you try to revert them for vanilla Dark Souls 3.
Seamless Co-op aims to enhance accessibility and multiplayer enjoyment in FromSoftware’s games without compromising the challenge. In fact, Dark Souls 3’s version scales enemy and boss health when your party includes five or six players (as opposed to only four in the base game). Furthermore, if a teammate falls during a boss battle and revives at a bonfire, the ongoing boss fight resets, keeping the intensity high.
For comprehensive details, be sure to check out the mod description. It includes installation steps, a full rundown of Seamless Co-op’s features, and any FAQs you might have.
Seeing Seamless Co-op come to Dark Souls 3 is exciting, arriving just in time for a re-run through the game with my friends. This marks the third FromSoftware title to receive the mod, following Elden Ring and Armored Core 6. While there’s no word yet on whether Yui, the mod author, plans to extend it to Dark Souls 2 or Dark Souls: Remastered, many are hopeful. After all, Dark Souls 2’s infamous Soul Memory mechanic has long complicated co-op play.
As a standout in FromSoftware’s lineup, Dark Souls 3 arguably stands as one of their finest titles and a gem for fans of intense ARPGs with memorable boss battles and dynamic combat. The PC version with the new Seamless Co-op mod usually sets you back $59.99, but you can currently snag it for just $24.69 on CDKeys. Or go all out with the Deluxe Edition, including all DLC, at a discounted $36.69.
