Elden Ring Fan's Epic Endurance Test: A Hitless Messmer Daily Until Nightreign
An Elden Ring enthusiast has undertaken a seemingly impossible feat: consistently defeating the notoriously difficult Messmer boss without taking a single hit, and doing so daily until the release of the upcoming co-op spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign. This ambitious challenge began on December 16, 2024, and will continue until Nightreign's 2025 launch.
The announcement of Nightreign at The Game Awards 2024 surprised many, given FromSoftware's previous statements suggesting Shadow of the Erdtree would be the final Elden Ring expansion. This unexpected sequel, however, promises a fresh approach with a focus on cooperative gameplay.
This player, YouTuber chickensandwich420, is tackling Messmer, a boss from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC known for its brutal difficulty. A hitless victory is a common, albeit challenging, goal for Elden Ring players, but the daily repetition of this feat until Nightreign's release transforms the challenge into a grueling test of endurance.
The enduring popularity of Elden Ring, three years after its release, is a testament to its captivating world and demanding yet rewarding combat system. Elden Ring redefined FromSoftware's open-world approach while retaining the core elements that made their previous games successful. The excitement surrounding Elden Ring continues to build, fueled by the anticipation for Nightreign.
Elden Ring's Community of Challenge Runners
Challenging self-imposed gameplay restrictions has become a hallmark of the FromSoftware community. Players regularly devise incredibly difficult tasks, from hitless boss fights to completing entire games without taking damage. One player even achieved a flawless, damage-free playthrough of the entire FromSoftware catalog! The intricate designs of Elden Ring's world and bosses provide fertile ground for such creative and demanding challenges, promising a wave of new feats once Nightreign arrives.
While Nightreign lacks a precise release date, its 2025 launch is eagerly awaited. This co-op-focused spin-off offers a compelling way to extend the life of the beloved Elden Ring universe and its characters.
