Just when you thought you’d memorized every attack pattern in Limveld, FromSoftware hits the community with a surprise that’s got us all scrambling for our controllers. Get ready, Tarnished, because the studio just shadow-dropped a massive new challenge: the Elden Ring Nightreign Everdark Sovereign expeditions are here, and they’re not for the faint of heart.
If you’ve been looking for a reason to dive back into the grim, beautiful world of Nightreign, this is it. This new update introduces time-limited, enhanced versions of the game’s formidable Nightlords, promising tougher fights and some seriously sweet loot. Let’s break down everything about the new Elden Ring Nightreign Everdark Sovereign event.
What Are Elden Ring Nightreign Everdark Sovereign Expeditions?
Think of the Elden Ring Nightreign Everdark Sovereign bosses as the “Hard Mode” you’ve been secretly wishing for. These aren’t just your standard Nightlords with a beefier health bar. FromSoftware has gone all out, giving these “Everdark Sovereigns” entirely new move sets, increased damage negation, and tweaked AI that makes them far more aggressive.
These super-bosses will appear as weekly events, meaning you’ll have a limited window to face them. Kicking things off is the first Everdark Sovereign, a terrifying new version of Adel, Baron of the Night, better known as the Gaping Jaw.
- Event Start: Thursday, June 19 at 6:00 PM PDT
- Event End: Thursday, June 26 at 5:59 PM PDT
The new Gaping Jaw features enhanced attacks, including a reported massive tornado attack in its later phase, which may require precise dodging or movement mechanics like a spirit stream to approach safely. It’s pure, beautiful chaos. FromSoftware has also confirmed that enhanced versions of the Sentient Pest and Darkdrift Knight are on the way.
How to Unlock the Everdark Sovereign Bosses
Before you can challenge these new menaces, you have to earn the right. The primary requirement to fight an Elden Ring Nightreign Everdark Sovereign is straightforward: you must have already defeated its base Nightlord form in your game.
However, there might be a catch. We’ve noticed some inconsistencies across our own accounts. One account has access, while another doesn’t. Our best guess? The unlock might be tied to completing a certain number of character Remembrances, as the account without access hasn’t completed any. Another possibility is that the update could be exclusive to owners of the Deluxe version of the game, though this hasn’t been confirmed.
Sovereign Sigils: Your Reward for Conquering the Everdark
Taking down an Everdark Sovereign isn’t just for bragging rights. Defeating these weekly bosses rewards you with a brand-new currency: Sovereign Sigils.
After you beat your first one, a new merchant will appear in the Roundtable Hold, ready to trade your hard-earned Sigils for some incredible items. Here’s what you can get:
- New Character Skins: Finally, some new drip for your Tarnished.
- Relic Chalices: Powerful new items to aid you on your journey.
- Force Shifting Earth Events: This is the big one! The community has been asking for a way to trigger these events on demand, and now we finally have it.
This update is a fantastic reason to jump back into Elden Ring Nightreign. The challenge is high, but the rewards are more than worth it.
What do you think of the new Elden Ring Nightreign Everdark Sovereign expeditions? Are you diving in to face the Gaping Jaw? Let us know in the comments below!
For the latest official patch notes, check out the Elden Ring Nightreign website here.
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