Elden Ring`s vast world and challenging encounters have captivated players, and the recent Nightreign expansion has added significantly to the experience. While the base game and the expansion already feature elements of procedural generation and varied enemy placements, the appetite for true unpredictability remains strong within the PC modding community. For those seeking a truly fresh experience with every playthrough, a new and ambitious mod has emerged.
Introducing the Nightregin Randomizer and Derandomizer, a creation by the modder known as thefifthmatt. Available now on Nexus Mods, this tool is designed to fundamentally alter the structure and placement of elements within the Lands of Shadow, promising runs that feel significantly different each time you embark.
Unlike simply shuffling existing items, this randomizer delves deeper. Thefifthmatt notes that “Under the hood, it`s creating map patterns nearly from scratch and has a tremendous amount of freedom in its placements.” While players might initially notice the most prominent changes in the variations of Night Bosses, the mod`s foundation is built for much more extensive randomization. Future updates are planned to extend its reach to randomizing enemies and bosses within maps, along with providing in-depth customization options for players to fine-tune their randomized challenges.
To cater to different levels of desired chaos, the map randomizer offers three distinct option presets:
- One preset aims for an experience similar to the base game`s structure, providing mild variations.
- Another significantly ramps up the randomization, altering item rewards, modifying the timing and size of dynamic “circle” events, and specifically reducing the occurrence of repeating enemy camps in consecutive runs.
- The third, perhaps for the brave or foolish, is labeled “extra random.” This preset removes certain developer-placed “guardrails,” promising a maximally unpredictable and potentially chaotic journey through Nightreign.
Adding to its appeal, the Nightregin Randomizer is confirmed to be compatible with the popular Seamless Co-op mod. This is a significant bonus for PC players, as Seamless Co-op provides robust two-player functionality – a feature notably absent from the base game`s multiplayer, which is limited to solo or fixed three-player group play. It`s a classic example of the community innovating ahead of official updates, as From Software has acknowledged that an official two-player mode *is* coming to Nightreign, but a release date remains undisclosed.
For the moment, the official development focus appears to be on stability, with an update rolled out earlier this month addressing bug fixes. There has been no recent news regarding balance adjustments for the expansion.
Ultimately, the availability of the Nightregin Randomizer on PC offers veteran players and newcomers alike a compelling reason to dive back into Elden Ring Nightreign. It transforms the familiar landscape into a constantly surprising gauntlet, ensuring that no two journeys through the Lands of Shadow will ever be quite the same.
Callum Darby