In an unusual turn of events, a group ofElden Ringplayers discovered a glitch that enables characters to traverse through fog doors that restrict access in co-op play.Elden Ringis primarily a solo adventure. However, those looking to conquer dungeons, areas, or bosses with friends have the ability to do so through the use of multiplayer consumable items. Players should be careful though, as playing with friends means players are opening up their world to adversarial Tarnished who can invade them at any time. Invasions are known to slow down the progress of the co-op party, occasionally ending the session altogether.
Playing with friends inElden Ringco-op does come with its restrictions. There are many ways that a co-op game can be initiated inElden Ring, but typically it begins with using one of the multiplayer items or utilizing the summoning pool. Players must also ensure that they start their game online instead of offline. This will enable them to see messages written by other characters on the floor and call for the aid of others. When playing together, the party is relegated to one area until the host is killed or the boss is defeated. At that point, all players return to their respective worlds. This means that exploration outside the area they were summoned was thought to be impossible due to fog doors blocking the path, until now.
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A video posted to Reddit by Helmaksi shows them playingElden Ringwith a group of friends, attacking an enemy on the other side of a fog door. The fog obviously restricts their ability to properly engage the enemy, but the group was determined to take them down nonetheless. The three of them each took turns attacking thevery tall Black Knife Assassinuntil they eventually broke its poise, staggering the foe to the floor. The Black Knife Assassin was staggered close enough to the fog door to allow one of the players to move in for a critical hit. As the final swing of the critical hit animation connected, it propelled the character through the fog door to the other side, leaving them alone, separated from their group.
Playing with friends inElden Ringalmost guarantees something unexpected will occur. Whether it comes to invasions, weird enemy encounters, or glitches, another surprise is often just around the corner. This is not the first time that gamers have seencritical hits do weird things inElden Ring, and it will most likely not be the last.
Elden Ringis an experience that is meant to be shared, and playing with friends is one of the most enjoyable ways to do that. The game can be especially unforgiving for those who play alone. For that reason, players can take a break from the pain bybullying toughElden Ringbosses with friendsto relieve stress and get some payback.
Elden Ringis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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