But use this to summon one another as spirits, cross the gaps between the worlds, and engage in jolly co-operation!" That’s how co-op was introduced in Dark Souls, a cryptic mix of game mechanics and lore spooled out of a random NPC who slams a hefty soapstone into your hands and sends you on your merry way.

Ahead of the Elden Ring Nightreign network test, Bandai Namco flew us out to Germany to get hands-on with the game and see what sets it apart from other Soulslikes. The reveal trailer during The Game Awards gave us a brief glimpse at its Fortnite-like structure,