Summary
- An Elden Ring fan is undertaking a daily hitless Messmer fight until the release of Nightreign.
- This grueling challenge commenced on December 16, 2024.
- Elden Ring: Nightreign, a cooperative spin-off, is slated for a 2025 release.
A dedicated Elden Ring player has embarked on an ambitious, arguably impossible feat: consistently defeating Messmer without taking a single hit, daily, until the launch of Nightreign. The announcement of this new title at last year's Game Awards surprised many, given FromSoftware's previous statements. To generate excitement (and likely hone their skills), this determined fan will be tackling Elden Ring's notoriously difficult Messmer boss until Nightreign's 2025 arrival.
Elden Ring's third anniversary is approaching, yet the game remains incredibly popular. Its richly detailed world and challenging yet rewarding combat system redefined FromSoftware's success, adding to their already impressive portfolio of global hits. While retaining familiar combat and exploration mechanics, Elden Ring's unforgiving open world and freedom of choice captivated players. The initial hype surrounding Elden Ring's release hasn't waned, further fueled by the upcoming spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign.
YouTuber chickensandwich420 has publicly committed to this daily hitless Messmer challenge. The consistent execution is demanding enough, but adding the "hitless" condition—especially considering Messmer's difficulty as an Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC boss—transforms the task into an extreme test of endurance. While hitless runs are common within the FromSoftware community, the sheer repetition elevates this challenge beyond typical skill displays.
Elden Ring Fan's Daily Messmer Fight: A Road to Nightreign
Challenge runs are integral to the FromSoftware experience, pushing fans to devise and conquer seemingly insurmountable tasks. These often involve hitless boss defeats or even complete game playthroughs, with some players even completing the entire FromSoftware library without taking damage. The inventive world and boss designs fuel this creativity, promising even more impressive feats once Nightreign launches.
The announcement of Elden Ring: Nightreign was unexpected, first revealed at The Game Awards 2024. Developers had previously stated that Shadow of the Erdtree marked the end of Elden Ring's content and ruled out a sequel. However, Nightreign, with its emphasis on cooperative gameplay, provides a compelling continuation of the Elden Ring universe and its characters. While a precise release date is pending, Nightreign is anticipated sometime in 2025.
