Sure, let’s dive into this strange little world. So, get this: FromSoftware, the brainy folks behind Elden Ring Nightreign, wanted to surprise everyone after the game’s launch. They hinted at some kind of duo mode—whatever that means—and something called “enhanced fights” against those Nightlord characters. Sounds intense, right?
Anyway—hold on. It was just your average day, scrolling through patch notes (because who doesn’t love those?), thinking it’s all small updates. But bam! Out of nowhere comes this boss fight. Seriously, no announcement, nothing. Just poof, and there it is. Guess they like to keep us on our toes.
Late in the day yesterday (or was it Friday? Time blurs), players suddenly find themselves face-to-face with these upgraded Nightlords. Apparently, they’ve got a fancy name now: Everdark Sovereigns. And let me just say, they’re not messing around. These beefed-up versions rotate weekly—like a merry-go-round of epic doom. You can only fight them if you’ve already defeated their original selves. The current boss? The Sovereign of Gaping Jaws, aka Adel. Next, we’re looking at the Sentient Pest, then the Darkdrift Knight. Quite the lineup, huh?
Oh, and the minds at FromSoftware are cooking up more Sovereign version Nightlords—like Tricephalos and this creepy-sounding Equilibrious Beast. Soon to a game near you. But going back, Adel’s sticking around until Thursday, June 25, if I’ve got my dates right.
You’re gonna get some new NPC goodies, too (non-playable characters, for those not in the know). These nonchalant chaps will trade you special items and Relics for Sovereign Sigils. Plus, you earn bonus Sigils for every first defeat of these bosses. How fair is that?
And hold on, it gets even better. This NPC can shake things up in Nightreign’s Shifting Earth or whatever map events, too. Some kind of shortcut to avoid battling three Nightlords every time. Sounds like a lifesaver to me.
Anyway—wait, was there anything else? Ah yes, as always, there’s more to uncover. Players will no doubt figure it out while grappling with these tough-as-nails bosses. If you’re still trying to catch up, we’ve got a guide on Nightlords’ weaknesses somewhere (because trust me, going in unprepared is a recipe for chaos).
And for those burning questions, just a glance through the Elden Ring Nightreign guide should do the trick.
