If you are playing Elden Ring Nightreign with friends or random players, you might wonder what happens if you quit mid-game. The short answer? You will face a penalty that stops you from joining new matches for a while. Let me explain to you how Elden Ring Nightreign leave penalty works and what you can do to avoid getting banned.
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Elden Ring Nightreign Leave Penalty Explained
The leave penalty is FromSoftware’s way of keeping players from abandoning their teammates during expeditions. When you quit a match early, the game will punish you by temporarily blocking your access to online multiplayer. Here’s how it works step by step. The first time you leave a match, you only get a warning when you return to the Roundtable Hold. You won’t get any Murk, Relics, or other rewards from that run, but you can still jump into another expedition right away.
However, if you keep leaving matches, the game starts hitting you with actual penalties. You’ll get a 10 to 15-minute matchmaking ban that stops you from joining any online expeditions. The more you quit, the longer these bans become.
Does the Penalty Apply to All Disconnections?
Unfortunately, yes, and this is where things get tricky. The leave penalty applies whether you quit on purpose or get disconnected by accident. Game crashes, internet problems, or server issues all count the same way.
But there’s a safety net. If you get disconnected unexpectedly, you can rejoin your expedition from the main menu as long as it’s still going. This prevents you from getting penalized for technical problems outside your control.
What Happens When Someone Else Leaves First?
This might surprise you, but again, unfortunately, you still get penalized if you leave after a teammate quits. Unlike other games that let you safely exit when someone abandons the match, Elden Ring Nightreign expects you to stick it out no matter what. Even if you’re down to just two players, you need to finish the expedition to avoid the penalty. The game does adjust the difficulty when players leave, but you’re still expected to see things through to the end.
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How to Avoid Getting a Leave Penalty in Elden Ring Nightreign
Here is a table comparison so you can easily compare the penalties:
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Stay until the expedition ends | No penalty, get all rewards, Murk, Relics, etc. |
| Quit after teammate leaves | Get a penalty |
| Rejoin after disconnecting | No penalty if rejoin is successful |
| Repeatedly quit matches | Longer ban times |
The best way to avoid penalties is simple: don’t quit. Even if your run is going badly or your teammates aren’t great, you’ll still get some rewards at the end. These Relics and Murk are much better than sitting through a matchmaking ban. If you absolutely must leave, try to stick it out until a natural stopping point. Expeditions in Elden Ring Nightreign take 30 to 50 minutes (depending on your team’s efficiency), so you’re making a time commitment when you start.
Can You Still Play During a Ban?
Yes, but with limits. When you’re hit with a leave penalty, you can still play Elden Ring Nightreign in solo mode or offline. However, the game is much harder and less fun without teammates to help you out. The multiplayer experience is really where Nightreign shines. Having two other players makes boss fights more manageable and exploration more efficient. So while you can technically keep playing during a ban, you’re missing out on the best parts of the game.
As you can see, the leave penalty system in Elden Ring Nightreign is pretty straightforward but strict. FromSoftware wants players to commit to their teams and see expeditions through to the end. While the first-time warning gives you some room to still play, repeated quitting will lock you out of the best parts of the game.
