Lorene Melone
How To Enhance Nightreign: Maximize FPS, Enable Ultrawide, Seamless Co-op & More
Getting into mods for Elden Ring Nightreign can be a bit of a rollercoaster. Sometimes, things work smoothly; other times, you’re banging your head against the wall wondering what went wrong. If you’ve messed around with mods before, you probably know exactly how frustrating some steps can be, especially when you’re trying to enable ultrawide or unlock framerate. So, here’s a semi-casual, no-fluff rundown on how to get it all set up—beyond the basics.
Prerequisites Before You Begin
Don’t skip the obvious — make sure you’ve got the right stuff ready:
- A Nexus Mods account (because where else, right?)
- The latest version of Elden Ring Nightreign installed on your PC (no, older versions probably won’t work with these mods)
- Basic familiarity with navigating your file system, extracting zip files, and maybe running a command or two in PowerShell or CMD. Not rocket science, but helpful.
Step 1: Install Nightreign Mod Loader
The first step is grabbing the Nightreign Mod Loader from Nexus Mods. Log in, find the manual download link—pick slow if you’re in no rush, because it sometimes helps avoid corrupted downloads. Once downloaded, open that zip. There will be a handful of files inside. The goal is to put these in your game folder:
- Find your Elden Ring Nightreign folder. If you’re on Steam, just right-click on the game, pick Manage > Browse local files. Easy enough, but sometimes faster to just know the path—usually somewhere under `C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\EldenRing` or similar.
- Drag all files from the Mod Loader zip into that folder. Yes, all of them. Don’t forget that sometimes you might need to overwrite existing files, so check for prompts. If you run into permission issues, run your file explorer as administrator.
Step 2: Configure Anti-Cheat Settings
If you don’t plan on using seamless co-op, you’ll probably want to toggle off the anti-cheat. The modders usually have a little helper called antiche.exe or similar. Grab it from here and put it in your game folder. Double-click that antiche.exe whenever you want to disable or enable anti-cheat.
Pro tip: sometimes, on certain setups, turning anti-cheat off causes the game to crash or refuse to start. If that happens, try launching it without any mods first, then toggle the anti-cheat. Weird, but it’s been a thing on some rigs.
For seamless co-op, skip this step—just follow the co-op install instructions below.
Step 3: Install Seamless Co-op
Wanna multiplayer like it’s meant to be? Download Seamless Co-op. Extract the files into your game folder—again, same process as with the loader. Just copy everything over, no rocket science here. If you’re on Windows, right-click, extract, drag, done. Sometimes, on some setups, the game might not launch properly after, so be ready to troubleshoot or revert.
Step 4: Installing Additional Mods (FPS & Ultrawide)
Here’s where things get more interesting. Want to unlock FPS or run ultra-wide? Download those from their respective pages. Extract the mods into a specific folder, usually a mods folder inside your game directory—if it doesn’t exist, just make one. Sometimes they come packaged as files you just drop in, sometimes you need to edit the config.ini.
For example, the ultrawide one might modify or replace a config file or inject a DLL. Keep backups of your original game files — final advice from the trenches. Because of course, Windows has to make it harder than necessary.
Step 5: Launching Modded Nightreign
Now, the real start: double-click the NRSC launcher.exe. This is the custom launcher that initializes all your mods. If you see the game start with the mods working, good! If not, check the log files (often in your game folder or a logs folder). Sometimes, the game refuses to load mods if the load order or files are off.
Step 6: Uninstalling Mods
Decided you don’t want a mod anymore? Just delete the specific files or folders in the mods directory. To remove the loader entirely, delete NRSC launcher.exe and associated config files, then verify your game files if you’re paranoid about leftover issues—via Steam, right-click > Verify integrity of game files.
Step 7: Fixing Mod Load Order
Some conflicts happen because mods load in the wrong order. Open the config.ini in your mod loader folder. Sometimes, the instructions are in the file itself, or mod pages mention specific load orders. Tweaking this can fix crashes or visual glitches. On some setups, if you notice crashes or black screens, try adjusting the order — play around until it feels right.
Step 8: Uninstalling the Mod Loader
Want to go back to vanilla? Basically, delete the mods folder, NRSC launcher.exe, and config.ini. Then verify game files with Steam—this resets everything to factory defaults. Should be good as new.
Extra Tips & Common Issues
– Make sure your mods actually match your game version. Mods tend to break when game updates are released, so keep an eye on updates or compatibility notes.
– If the game crashes or won’t start, turn off all mods, then add them back one by one. Usually, see which one causes trouble. Sometimes, conflicting DLLs or config files are the culprit.
– Backups help. Keep a copy of your vanilla game files somewhere safe. It’s a pain, but worth it if you mess things up.
Conclusion
Mods can seriously change up Elden Ring Nightreign—uncapped FPS, ultrawide, better coop—whatever you’re into. Just gotta follow these steps, double-check everything, and don’t be surprised if you hit some bumps along the way. Often, a little trial and error makes all the difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play online with these mods enabled?
Yeah, kinda, but beware—some mods might get you banned or prevent online play because of anti-cheat stuff. Always check the mod descriptions before going online. Better safe than banned.
What should I do if the game crashes after installing mods?
First, strip everything back—that is, disable all mods and see if it runs. If it does, re-enable mods one by one. Usually, conflicting or incompatible mods cause crashes. Also, double-check that your game version matches the mod requirements.
Can I revert to vanilla after modding?
Sure, just remove the mod files, delete the mods folder, and verify integrity via Steam. Should go back to stock, no sweat.
Summary
- Grab the mods you need from Nexus
- Drop files into the right folders, watch out for permissions
- Configure load order if needed
- Enjoy your modded game — or troubleshoot if it breaks
Hopefully this shaves off a few hours for someone, or at least saves some frustration. Modding isn’t always smooth sailing, but when it works—man, it’s worth it.