Elden Ring Fan's Epic Endurance: A Hitless Messmer Daily Grind Until Nightreign
An Elden Ring enthusiast has embarked on an ambitious, arguably impossible, feat: 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 self-imposed challenge, initiated on December 16th, 2024, underscores the enduring popularity of Elden Ring and the community's dedication to pushing its boundaries.
The surprise announcement of Nightreign at The Game Awards 2024—following developer FromSoftware's previous statements suggesting Shadow of the Erdtree would be the final Elden Ring expansion—has generated significant excitement. This player's daily Messmer challenge serves as a testament to this anticipation, offering a unique form of countdown to the 2025 release.
Elden Ring, celebrating its third anniversary, continues to captivate players worldwide. Its blend of intricate world-building, challenging combat, and rewarding exploration redefined FromSoftware's success. While retaining the core mechanics of previous titles, the open-world design of Elden Ring provided unprecedented freedom, fueling its immense popularity.
YouTuber chickensandwich420, the mastermind behind this Herculean task, is tackling Messmer—a formidable boss from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC—with a hitless strategy. While hitless runs are common within the FromSoftware community, the sheer repetition required for this challenge transforms it into a test of unwavering dedication and skill.
The FromSoftware community thrives on challenge runs, pushing creative limits with increasingly difficult self-imposed rules. Players have completed entire games, and even the FromSoftware catalog as a whole, without taking damage. The intricate boss designs and expansive worlds of FromSoftware games inspire these feats, and Nightreign's release is sure to spark a new wave of creative challenges.
While Nightreign's precise release date remains unannounced, its 2025 launch is eagerly awaited. This co-op-focused title offers a fresh perspective on the Elden Ring universe, defying earlier statements about the franchise's future. The player's ongoing daily challenge serves as a compelling demonstration of the enduring appeal of Elden Ring and the community's fervent anticipation for what Nightreign will bring.
