Dataminers have uncovered a brutal new game modehidden deep in the files ofElden Ring: Nightreignand it’s one that could make every masochist’s dream come true.
Elden Ring: Nightreign Duos Mode and What’s Next
FromSoftware’sfirst real multiplayer ventureis off to a great start. While some fans are still adjusting,Nightreignhas already proven itself a massive success onPC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One, having sold over3.5 million copies.
It’s the confirmationHidetaka Miyazakiand his team needed to keep supportingElden Ring’sco-op spin-off, which hasn’t stopped gettingupdates, patches, and new contentsince launch.
For instance,Patch 1.02just dropped, adding theDuos Mode, which finally lets you play in pairs, something that wasn’t possible at release, where you could only play solo or in trios.
And that’s just a taste of whatFromSoftwareis cooking for the coming months and years.Elden Ring: Nightreignwill keep growing withnew weapons, relics, bosses, and now… anever-before-seen ranked modefor experienced players.
While it hasn’t been officially confirmed yet,dataminershave found clear references to aninfinite ranked modeburied in the game files. The leak made its way toReddit, along with some juicy details.
It’s supposedly called“Deep of Night”, and it’s built around aranked system similar to Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, using skill-based matchmaking.
Infinite Nightmare
A few days ago, userAdminisitratorshared leaked screenshots of this mysterious new mode,Deep of Night, set to arrive inElden Ring: Nightreign. Heads up though, the post might get pulled from Reddit at any moment.
Deep of Nightis an entirely new type of expedition, designedspecifically for top-tier players. It will match elite users intoduos or trios, preparing them for what FromSoft is shaping into a realnightmarescenario.
The twist? It’s meant to beendless(or nearly so) throwing players intocontinuous waves of random bossesas the night drags on.
There are said to be5 levels of “depth”, and the deeper you go, the harder it gets — withno turning back. If you reach Depth 3, you’re able to’t return to Depth 2 or 1.
Luckily, it won’t all be pain. As you survive more encounters, you’ll be rewarded withbetter weapons, relics, and gear, making the suffering at least somewhat worthwhile.
FromSoftware has yet to make any official announcement, but the evidence is piling up — and fans arelosing itover what might bethe hardest mode in Elden Ring history.
CouldDeep of Nightbe revealed duringGamescom’s Opening Night Live on August 19? Possibly. But it wouldn’t be a surprise ifNightreignsaves the reveal forTokyo Game Show 2025, or even later.
