Wow, okay, so let’s talk about this Elden Ring Nightreign mod. You know, there’s this new mod floating around that lets you kind of shake things up, right? Like, if you’re one of those players who’s tackled Elden Ring about a gazillion times and you’re hunting for something fresh – boy, do I have news for you. This mod is gonna let you randomize your game in ways you probably haven’t even thought about yet. Madness, right?
So, this whole thing came out on May 30, 2025, and get this: it’s like a multiplayer roguelike – what a combo! Apparently, folks just went bananas for it, selling over 3.5 million copies in a week, which is like, whoa! My brain can’t even fathom those numbers. Anyway, chopping back to my main point, since it popped onto the gaming scene, modders have been on a tear creating all sorts of tweaks and projects to keep us entertained.
And here comes thefifthmatt, who dropped this thing called “Nightreign Randomizer and Derandomizer” on us. Yeah, rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it? It’s over at Nexus Mods, for any of you curious souls. There’s like three different presets to mess around with – one mimics the usual game, then one plays with item rewards, and finally, an “extra random” one, just for kicks. But hey, word on the street is, you might not see sweeping changes right out of the gate since the game already loves its procedural generation. Only the Night Bosses are different enough to make you go, “Whoa, didn’t see that one coming.” Oh, and they’re planning more tweaks so you can fiddle around with placements even more – because why not, right? Oh, and fun fact: there’s a “derandomizer” if you’re feeling like you need a more, uh, predictable vibe.
Oh, by the way, someone whispered to me that this mod pals around just fine with another one called “Seamless Co-op.” That one’s like a hacking genius, bringing two-player co-op into the game, even though FromSoftware teased us with co-op but didn’t deliver. I mean, what’s that about?
Alright, now let’s take a quick detour into mod territory. Honestly, there’s not a whole heap of mods for the game yet, but the cool kids out there are coming up with some nifty ones. Remember when solo runs first dropped, and everyone was like, “Nope, too tough?” Yeah, well, someone cooked up a mod to smooth out that rough solo play. FromSoftware has been rounding out those edges, but hey, a little help doesn’t hurt.
Hope you’re sitting down, ‘cause here’s what’s coming: they’re rolling out some wicked features, like the Everdark Sovereigns – these are souped-up versions of the game’s Nightlords. Fight these heavy hitters, and you’ll know why they’re considered the nastiest foes to face. Oh, and FYI, the Everdark Sovereigns aren’t giving you the same faces every week. Rotate, rinse, repeat – one week you’ll have Gaping Jaw and Darkdrift Knight, and the next, boom, it’s Sentient Pest and Darkdrift Knight, which frankly, sounds a tad terrifying.
So there you have it. Mods galore, chaos everywhere, and keeping us on our toes. Anyway — wait, where was I going with this? Never mind, catch you in the fray!
