Elden Ring Player Defeating Messmer Without Taking Damage Every Day Until Nightreign’s Release

An Elden Ring player is undertaking a grueling challenge: a hitless Messmer fight daily until the release of the upcoming co-op spin-off, Nightreign. This ambitious feat began December 16, 2024, and will continue until Nightreign's 2025 launch.

The player, YouTuber chickensandwich420, is tackling Messmer, a notoriously difficult boss from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, without taking a single hit each time. While hitless boss runs are common in the FromSoftware community, the sheer repetition of this challenge makes it a significant test of endurance. This dedication speaks volumes about the enduring popularity of Elden Ring, even three years after its initial release. The game's intricate world and challenging yet rewarding combat continue to captivate players.

Elden Ring: Nightreign's announcement surprised many, given previous statements from FromSoftware about Shadow of the Erdtree being the final Elden Ring content. However, Nightreign, revealed at The Game Awards 2024, promises a fresh take on the Elden Ring universe, focusing on co-op gameplay. While the exact release date remains unannounced, a 2025 launch is anticipated. This new title adds to the already vibrant culture surrounding Elden Ring, fueling creative and demanding community challenges like chickensandwich420's remarkable undertaking. The ingenuity of these challenge runs reflects the depth and complexity of FromSoftware's game design, promising even more impressive feats once Nightreign arrives.