Elden Ring Fan's Epic Endurance: A Hitless Messmer Daily Until Nightreign

An Elden Ring enthusiast has embarked on an ambitious, arguably impossible, feat: daily hitless victories over the notoriously difficult Messmer boss until the release of the upcoming co-op spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign. This self-imposed challenge, initiated on December 16, 2024, will continue until Nightreign's 2025 launch.

The undertaking underscores the enduring popularity of Elden Ring, three years after its release. The game's unique blend of challenging combat and richly detailed open world continues to captivate players. While maintaining the core gameplay of previous FromSoftware titles, Elden Ring's unforgiving open world offered unprecedented freedom, fueling its immense success and leading to the unexpected announcement of Nightreign at The Game Awards 2024. This announcement surprised many, given previous statements from the developers that Shadow of the Erdtree would conclude Elden Ring's content.

YouTuber chickensandwich420, the player behind this monumental task, aims for perfect consistency and skill. Defeating Messmer, a boss from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC considered one of the game's hardest encounters, without taking any damage, is a demanding challenge. While hitless runs are common within the FromSoftware community, the sheer repetition required makes this more of an endurance test.

The Challenge and the Future of Elden Ring

Challenge runs are a staple of the FromSoftware gaming experience, pushing players to their limits with creatively difficult objectives. These often involve hitless boss battles or even complete game completions without taking damage. The intricate world and boss designs of FromSoftware games inspire these impressive feats, promising even more creative challenges once Nightreign arrives.

Nightreign, a co-op focused spin-off, is slated for a 2025 release. Its development, following statements suggesting no further Elden Ring content beyond Shadow of the Erdtree, presents a surprising and exciting continuation of the Elden Ring universe. The precise release date remains unannounced, but the anticipation is palpable.