Finally Modded Elden Ring Nightreign for Ultrawide & Unlocked FPS - Here's My Setup!

Just spent the entire weekend getting my Elden Ring Nightreign setup properly configured, and I'm honestly shocked at how much better the game looks and feels now! FromSoftware continues their tradition of limiting PC players with those annoying black bars on ultrawide monitors and that frustrating 60 FPS cap, but I've found the perfect workaround that I'm excited to share with you all! 🎮✨

As a longtime FromSoftware fan, I've always been frustrated by their hesitation to fully embrace PC gaming features. It's now 2025, and sadly, Elden Ring Nightreign still ships with the same limitations as the base game did years ago. But don't worry - the modding community has our backs!

How I Removed Those Annoying Black Bars

First thing I tackled was getting proper ultrawide support. The game actually does render in ultrawide natively, but FromSoftware adds those ugly black bars to force a 16:9 aspect ratio (why though?!).

Here's my step-by-step process:

1. Downloaded the "Ultrawide support - remove black bars" mod

2. Disabled Easy Anti-Cheat (crucial step!)

3. Installed the Seamless Co-op mod to maintain multiplayer functionality

4. Placed the ultrawide mod files in the correct directory

5. Changed my resolution settings each time at launch

The difference is STUNNING! My 21:9 monitor finally shows the full glory of the Nightreign world as it should be. The expanded field of view gives such a tactical advantage in boss fights too - I can see those sneaky attacks coming from the sides now! 😏

Unlocking Framerates for Buttery Smooth Combat

Next challenge was breaking free from that 60 FPS prison. With my RTX 5080, being limited to 60 FPS felt like driving a Ferrari in a school zone!

I installed the "UnlockTheFps.dll" mod following these steps:

• Downloaded the mod files

• Placed them in the game directory

• Configured my preferred framerate cap (I went with 144 to match my monitor)

• Launched through the Seamless Co-op executable

The combat feels SO much more responsive now! Parrying is actually easier when the game isn't chugging along at 60 FPS. Those frame pacing issues that plagued the vanilla version? Gone!

Multiplayer Considerations

People Also Ask: Will I get banned for using these mods?

This is where it gets tricky. You MUST disable Easy Anti-Cheat for these mods to work, which normally cuts off multiplayer entirely. However, by using the Seamless Co-op mod, I can still play with friends directly - just not on public servers.

For my gaming group, this is actually preferable. We coordinate our sessions through Discord anyway, and the Seamless Co-op mod actually improves the multiplayer experience by removing some of the annoying limitations of the vanilla co-op system.

Performance Impact

I was concerned that forcing ultrawide and unlocking the framerate might cause performance issues, but I've been pleasantly surprised. On my setup (RTX 5080, Intel 14900K, 64GB DDR6), I'm getting a rock-solid 120+ FPS at 3440x1440 with all settings maxed.

The only minor issue I've noticed is some occasional animation weirdness when the framerate spikes above 120 - certain enemy movements can look slightly off. It's a small price to pay for the smoothness though!

Is It Worth The Hassle?

Absolutely, 100% YES!

The modding process took me about 30 minutes total, and the improvement to the gameplay experience is dramatic. It's honestly baffling that FromSoftware doesn't include these options natively, especially now in 2025 when ultrawide monitors and high refresh rate displays are so common.

One important note: you need to change your resolution settings each time you launch the game. I created a simple batch file that launches the game and automatically applies my preferred settings to make this less annoying.

The Future of FromSoftware PC Ports

As I play through Nightreign with these mods, I can't help but wonder about FromSoftware's approach to PC gaming. They create these incredible, detailed worlds that would benefit so much from proper PC support, yet they continue to deliver console-focused experiences with minimal PC-specific features.

Will they ever change their approach? The consistent need for these same mods across multiple game releases suggests not. Perhaps there's some technical limitation in their engine that makes proper ultrawide and unlocked framerates difficult to implement officially? Or maybe it's simply not a priority for their development team?

What do you think - should PC gamers continue supporting developers who don't fully embrace the platform's capabilities? Or is the core gameplay experience so good that these technical limitations are worth overlooking? I'm genuinely curious about your thoughts on this! 🤔

In the meantime, I'll be enjoying my modded Nightreign experience, slaying bosses with silky smooth framerates on my gloriously wide display. If you're on the fence about modding your game, take this as your sign to do it - you won't regret it!