Dataminers may have just leaked a ranked endless dungeon mode for Elden Ring Nightreign called “Deep of Night.” Here’s what it could bring to the table—and why it might be a game-changer.
Alright Tarnished, gather ‘round. We might be getting something big in Elden Ring Nightreign—and no, it’s not just another patch that nerfs your favorite cheese strat.
Rumors (and by rumors, we mean dataminers doing the digital equivalent of rifling through FromSoft’s desk drawers) suggest that a ranked endless dungeon mode called “Deep of Night” could be on the way. And yeah, it sounds like the kind of brutal, soul-punching chaos FromSoftware fans live for.
Let’s break it down.
What’s “Deep of Night” Supposed to Be?
According to the leaked code, this new mode would toss you into a roguelike gauntlet of five increasingly difficult Depths, each with rating thresholds at 1K, 2K, 4K, and 6K points. Think Diablo meets the Erdtree, but crank the difficulty until your tears level up.
The key twist?
You can’t lose rank below your current Depth. So once you’ve made it to, say, Depth 3, you’re locked in there. No falling back into peasant territory.
And don’t worry—matchmaking won’t stick you with someone who’s still rolling into boss fights naked with a stick. You’ll be teamed with players in your skill bracket, so you can all suffer gloriously together.
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What Makes It Different From Regular Runs?
Glad you asked, fellow Tarnished. This isn’t just “same dungeons, harder mobs.” Here’s what’s reportedly different:
- +3 Extra Relic Slots – That’s right. In “Deep of Night,” you can equip up to six relics (vs. the usual three), but the bonus slots are only usable during these runs. It’s basically FromSoft handing you a bigger stick—then giving the enemy a flamethrower.
- Buffed & Debuffed Weapons – Gear will allegedly have randomized modifiers. So you might get a blade that hits like a truck but cuts your stamina regen in half. Tactical chaos? Yes please.
- Magma Mutated Bosses – No joke. Some baddies could show up looking like they took a wrong turn into Mount Doom. Expect wild visuals and, probably, some wild movesets to match.
Why Should You Care?
Nightreign had a strong start—over 300K concurrent players on launch day. But the buzz has dropped a bit since. Introducing a sweaty, grind-heavy mode like “Deep of Night” could be the adrenaline shot Nightreign needs to keep players coming back (and rage-quitting, and coming back again).
Also, FromSoft’s track record with datamined content is decent. Remember that max level 15 leak? Yep—turned out to be accurate. So while this is still technically rumor territory, it’s sitting on solid ground.
Final Thoughts – Is This the Endgame Nightreign Needed?
If “Deep of Night” is real—and it drops with all the spicy mechanics we just talked about—it could become the go-to mode for hardcore players. Ranked roguelike dungeons with evolving difficulty, team-based matchmaking, and new loot mechanics? Sign me up, even if I die 100 times trying.
Pro tip: Start testing relic combos now. If this thing launches and you’re fumbling around with a cursed dagger and a torch, the magma bosses are gonna eat you for breakfast.
Until then, stay sharp—and maybe keep your best builds ready.
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