Elden Ring Fan's Epic Feat: A Hitless Messmer Daily Grind Until Nightreign
An Elden Ring enthusiast has embarked on an ambitious, arguably impossible, challenge: consistently defeating the notoriously difficult Messmer boss without taking a single hit, every day until the release of the upcoming co-op spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign. This grueling undertaking began on December 16, 2024, and will continue until Nightreign's 2025 launch.
The surprise announcement of Nightreign at The Game Awards 2024, following developer FromSoftware's previous statements about Shadow of the Erdtree being the final Elden Ring expansion, has generated significant excitement. This player's challenge serves as a testament to the enduring popularity of Elden Ring and a unique way to build anticipation for the new title.
Elden Ring, celebrated for its intricate world and demanding yet rewarding combat, continues to captivate players three years after its release. Its open-world design and unforgiving difficulty have solidified its place in gaming history. This new challenge, undertaken by YouTuber chickensandwich420, involves daily hitless victories against Messmer, a boss from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC known for its brutal difficulty. While hitless runs are common within the FromSoftware community, the sheer duration of this commitment transforms the challenge into an impressive test of perseverance.
A Tradition of Trials: Challenge Runs in the FromSoftware Universe
Difficult, self-imposed challenges have become a hallmark of the FromSoftware experience. Players regularly devise and complete incredibly demanding feats, such as completing games without taking damage. The creativity inherent in FromSoftware's game design fuels the ingenuity of these challenges, promising a continued influx of impressive player accomplishments once Nightreign arrives.
Nightreign's unexpected arrival has re-ignited the fervor surrounding Elden Ring. While FromSoftware previously indicated that Shadow of the Erdtree concluded the game's content, Nightreign offers a fresh perspective, focusing on cooperative gameplay and extending the life of the beloved world and characters. Although a precise release date remains unannounced, Nightreign is anticipated to launch sometime in 2025.
