Elden Ring DLC Cuts Beloved Feature: Message Removal

Elden Ring: Nightreign will remove the in-game messaging feature, a departure from previous FromSoftware titles. Project director Junya Ishizaki explained this decision in a recent interview. Due to Nightreign's shorter, approximately forty-minute gameplay sessions, there's insufficient time for players to leave or read messages effectively.

Ishizaki stated, "With sessions lasting roughly forty minutes, there isn't enough time to send your own messages or read other people's messages, therefore we disabled the messaging feature."

This change is notable given the significant role messaging has played in enhancing player interaction and enjoyment in past FromSoftware games. However, the development team deemed the feature unsuitable for Nightreign's design.

To maintain the integrity of the original Elden Ring, Nightreign features a separate narrative. It promises a fresh adventure with unique challenges and encounters, while retaining the signature atmosphere and complexity of the Elden Ring world.