Elden Ring multiplayer not working on PS5: How to fix and possible reasons revealed

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Many fans consider Elden Ring to be the biggest release of 2022 so far, with FromSoftware's latest venture getting massive success. Fans and critics have equally loved it, and there are many great things being said about the game.

While the core retains the typically tricky parts from soulslike games, there's the PvP aspect. Players can either play together in a co-op or take on each other directly for different rewards. While gamers can enjoy all of this on the next-generation hardware of PlayStation, network errors can always cause trouble.

Whenever a game has an online part, it's expected that there will be network issues. While some of these issues stem from the players' end, there are issues on the developers' side at other times. Knowing the causes can help players solve problems and get on with their gaming sessions.

Elden Ring has been one of the best-selling games on the PlayStation 5. That being said, being unable to play the multiplayer aspect can result in sub-optimal experiences. The solutions to certain causes are straightforward. In the case of others, it could be too difficult for the players or may not be in their control.

There are certain times when a player's internet connection might not be working correctly. Such occurrences can cause frequent disconnections in the online mode and must be rectified to resolve the issue. If the problem is on the ISP side, there are very few things players can do.

One step to troubleshoot any issues on the player's end is to reset the router. However, players are advised to take the proper steps to get the router back up before resetting it.

Another essential thing to note is to ensure that there are no portability issues. Strict NATs can restrict the online experience in