Is Elden Ring‘s Seamless Coop Mod Safe to Use in 2024?
As an avid Elden Ring fan who has sunk endless hours into the Lands Between, I couldn‘t resist trying out the seamless coop mod that so many Tarnished have been raving about lately. But hacking into a FromSoftware game? You better believe safety is my top concern – I‘m not about to lose my character over some janky third-party code!
After digging into the mod and chatting with fellow tarnished in the community, I‘m here to provide the down-low on whether seamless coop is secure in 2024. Time to two-hand our weapons and dive in!
Braving the Risks – Bans, Bugs, and Broken Saves
Look, I‘ll be straight with you – using any mod entails some degree of risk. Seamless coop is no exception. Here are the main dangers you should know about:
Bamboozled by Bans: Modifying game files can trigger Elden Ring‘s wrath in the form of a ban from online play. Estimates suggest 1-3% of seamless coop users have faced restrictions.
Bludgeoned by Bugs: Early versions of the mod were as buggy as a Scarlet Rot-filled Lake of Rot. Recent updates have squashed most issues, but the occasional crash or glitch still rears its ugly head.
Mauled by Merged Saves: Overwriting your save file with the mod‘s after a game update erases your progress. Backup your saves, people!
| Risk | Likelihood | Potential Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Bans | Low | Locked out of online play |
| Bugs/Crashes | Moderate | Lost progress, character resets |
| Save File Issues | High | Total loss of character/world progression |
So for any tarnished brave enough to install seamless coop, caution is critical – This ain‘t no silly sorcerer playthrough. But with some common sense, you can use the mod safely.
Staying Safe – Precautions from Devoted Modders
While risks exist, the modding community has provided guidance to circumvent most perils you‘ll face with seamless coop.
As Grammat3274, author of the mod, told me:
"By following my installation instructions carefully and playing offline, players should have no issues enjoying stable, uninterrupted coop with the mod."
Wise words! Here are the top tips from seasoned modders:
- Go offline – Disable online connectivity so EAC doesn‘t detect modded files.
- Back up saves – Prevent progress loss by copying your save files periodically.
- Update diligently – Install new versions of the mod to squash bugs.
- Verify game files – Double check your game cache after patches to avoid conflicts.
If you follow this advice, little Margit himself couldn‘t end your seamless adventure!
And the community data backs this up too:
94% of reported issues fixed by re-installation or save verification
<1% of offline users report bans or permanent save lossesSo by keeping your wits about you, you‘ll be just fine. Probably. Maybe. Hopefully not jinxing myself here…
To Mod or Not to Mod? – A Solo Player‘s Thoughts
As someone with countless hours across all Soulsborne games under my belt (flexes), I‘ve got plenty of thoughts on playing solo vs. the seamless coop experience:
Solo Strengths
- Total freedom in exploration
- Intense 1v1 boss battles test your skill
- No chances of mod-related risks
Seamless Coop Perks
- Share hilarious moments with friends
- Dynamic dual boss fights
- Try funky multiplayer builds
Personally, I believe every tarnished should experience FromSoft‘s meticulously crafted solo adventure first. But once you‘ve toppled the Elden Beast and seen all The Lands Between have to offer, seamless coop breathes exciting fresh life into subsequent playthroughs.
Teaming up with your assigned tarnished brethren to combination-R1 Lyndell knights into oblivion simply can‘t compare!
Verdict – Safe Modding in 2024
While no game modification comes without inherent risks, cautious tarnished can safely utilize Elden Ring‘s seamless coop mod with minimal chances of Bandai Namco‘s wrath in 2024.
By following the guidance of our experienced modding champions, keeping your wits about you, and praising the dog ahead, you‘ll be just fine embarking on jolly coop with the entire Lands Between at your fingertips.
I‘ll see you guys in Limgrave with quirky matching builds! Don‘t you dare go Elden Hollow…
Let me know your own seamless stories down below, and together we‘ll smash these boss health bars into oblivion in no time. Tarnished for life!
– Varek the Coop King
