An Elden Ring player is undertaking a grueling self-challenge: a hitless Messmer daily run until the release of the upcoming co-op spin-off, Nightreign. This ambitious feat began on December 16, 2024, and will continue until Nightreign's 2025 launch.
The surprise announcement of Elden Ring: Nightreign at The Game Awards 2024, following previous statements from FromSoftware about concluding Elden Ring content with Shadow of the Erdtree, has generated significant excitement. This player's challenge serves as a testament to the enduring popularity of Elden Ring and anticipation for the new title.
The YouTuber, chickensandwich420, is tackling Messmer the Impaler, a notoriously difficult boss from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, without taking any damage. While hitless boss runs are common within the FromSoftware community, the daily repetition until Nightreign's release transforms this into a significant endurance test.
Elden Ring's enduring popularity and the challenging nature of its gameplay have fueled a thriving culture of challenge runs. Players consistently devise incredibly difficult tasks, often involving hitless boss fights or even entire game completions. The creative boss design and expansive world of Elden Ring inspire these complex endeavors, with many more anticipated once Nightreign arrives.
Nightreign, a co-op focused spin-off, is slated for a 2025 release, offering a fresh perspective on the Elden Ring universe and its characters. While no precise release date has been confirmed, the anticipation remains high.
