Deep of Night adds ultra tough challenge mode to Elden Ring Nightreign

FromSoftware and publisher Bandai Namco will add an ultra difficult challenge mode called Deep of Night to Elden Ring Nightreign on September 11, the companies said, turning the standalone Elden Ring spinoff into a far tougher, run-based test for experienced players. The free update expands the game's endgame by making enemies stronger across an entire playthrough, hiding which Nightlord will appear at the end of a run, and introducing a tiered Depth system that rises and falls with a player’s wins and losses.

In an official announcement, FromSoftware described Deep of Night as "a highdifficulty challenge mode designed for seasoned players who have navigated through the Night many times." Bandai Namco added that "the difficulty increases the deeper you descend. The ratings will fluctuate based on wins and losses, affecting the depth." Players who win will descend into harder Depths, with Depth 3 serving as a main milestone and Depths 4 and 5 offering endless, escalating battles for those seeking sustained challenges. Losses will push players back to easier Depths.

Deep of Night will alter the run experience in several ways. Enemies will be tougher across the board, Nightlords...