An Elden Ring player's epic challenge: conquering Messmer daily until Nightreign's release!
This dedicated Elden Ring enthusiast, chickensandwich420, isn't just passively awaiting the Elden Ring: Nightreign spin-off. Instead, he's embarked on a remarkable feat: defeating the notoriously difficult boss, Messmer the Impaler, every single day until Nightreign launches. The twist? He uses a different weapon each time, aiming for flawless, no-hit victories on NG+7.
His YouTube channel chronicles this daily struggle, beginning December 16, 2024. Initially planning a broader FromSoftware boss challenge, he opted for this focused approach due to his university studies. Messmer, the second antagonist from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, is infamous for his brutal difficulty, often requiring dozens, even hundreds of attempts for even seasoned players.
However, chickensandwich420 has a self-imposed deadline: June 2025. If Nightreign doesn't release by then, he'll shift his focus to other games. This means potentially over 160 days of battling Messmer. At the time of writing, he's reached day 23.
Elden Ring: Nightreign, announced at The Game Awards 2024, is a standalone, three-player co-op adventure set within the Elden Ring universe. While a 2025 release is anticipated, FromSoftware's track record suggests potential delays. The success of chickensandwich420's impressive undertaking hinges on Nightreign's timely arrival. Will he conquer Messmer for over 160 days, or will a delayed launch bring his epic challenge to a premature end? Only time will tell.
