Seamless Co-Op Mod Released for Dark Souls 3

Imagine delving into the world of Dark Souls 3 not alone, but with a trusty group of up to five pals, facing every trial together from start to epic finale. Thanks to a new mod, this dream is now closer to reality. While this groundbreaking mod is already live, the developer behind it advises players to be cautious of potential bugs and hitches, as it is still in its early alpha stage.

Released in 2016, Dark Souls 3 has captured the hearts of gamers worldwide with its distinctive blend of grim storytelling, haunting atmosphere, and relentless difficulty—a trademark of the series from FromSoftware. Although the official game lets you summon friends in a limited fashion, it has always lacked an uninterrupted, shared journey through its entire mythic landscape. But for those eager to explore every inch of Lothric’s unforgiving world side-by-side with their friends, there’s reason to rejoice.

A user known as Yui on Nexus Mods has kicked things up a notch by presenting a new mod that makes it possible to squad up with up to five allies. With this mod, you can traverse the game’s expansive universe as a team. If mishaps occur and one falls in battle, fear not—they will simply reappear at the last bonfire they visited. Unlike the standard cooperative play, this mod ensures no player gets booted out upon vanquishing a boss or clearing an area.

This innovative mod doesn’t stop at just multiplayer integration. Yui has worked on syncing the game’s NPC dialogue and refining its peer-to-peer connectivity. Gamers anywhere can join and reunite with their comrades without losing progress. Yui also included some tweaks to maintain game balance, as the co-op elements could make challenges seem a tad easier.

Rest assured, the mod is designed to bypass FromSoftware’s matchmaking servers, significantly reducing the chance of receiving a ban. However, Yui emphasizes that attempting to revert co-op saves into the base game could still pose risks.

This mod is very much a work in progress, with its alpha status meaning bugs are likely. Yui has called for the community’s help in reporting any issues, promising future updates and fixes. Eager to get in on the action? The mod is ready for download on Yui’s Nexus Mods profile, opening up a whole new way to experience the intense world of Dark Souls 3 with friends.