FromSoftware's newest cooperative adventure, Elden Ring Nightreign, has introduced an unexpected restriction that's catching veteran players off guard. The three-player spinoff of the acclaimed Elden Ring now prevents adventurers from beginning new expeditions if they've accumulated too many relics in their inventory. This innovative mechanic adds a new layer of strategy to the roguelike experience.

The game, which launched recently as a standalone expansion, transports teams of three players to an alternate version of Limveld - the starting area from the original Elden Ring. Here, players must rapidly strengthen their characters over two in-game days before facing one of the formidable Night Lord bosses in intense showdowns.

After each expedition (whether ending in glorious victory or crushing defeat), players receive between two to six relics as rewards. These permanent items provide various enhancements when equipped, ranging from stat boosts to weapon modifications. Some relics even offer exclusive bonuses tailored to specific Nightfarer characters among the game's eight playable classes.

Reddit user Scufozzover1 recently shared their surprising discovery - an in-game notification preventing them from queueing for expeditions due to exceeding the relic limit. While the exact cap remains undisclosed, community speculation suggests it might follow FromSoftware's traditional 999-item limit seen in their Souls series.

The game does provide a solution: players can exchange excess relics for Murk, the in-game currency used at the Small Jar Bazaar in Roundtable Hold. This marketplace offers various goods including additional relics, character customization options, and emotes. However, the system forces players to make difficult decisions about which relics to keep for potential future builds.

As Elden Ring Nightreign continues to evolve with promised updates including new Nightfarers and bosses, players hope FromSoftware might either increase this hidden relic limit or at least make the cap transparent. Until then, adventurers must carefully curate their collections to avoid being locked out of expeditions.