How to fix ‘Unable to summon cooperator’ error in Elden Ring

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is an enthralling adventure alone or with friends, but many players are encountering a frustrating error preventing them from summoning friendly cooperators. If you’re getting the “unable to summon cooperator” message in Elden Ring, keep reading.

‘Unable to summon cooperator’ in Elden Ring and DLC, explained

There are tons of tough enemies, so I don’t blame you for wanting help. Image via Bandai Namco

In Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree, you get the “unable to summon cooperator” message when you try to summon a player, and, for whatever reason, the connection doesn’t go through.