FromSoftware’s Hilarious Roast of Elden Ring Nightreign’s Evergaol Meta Fans in New Duos Trailer
FromSoftware Playfully Mocks Hardcore Elden Ring Nightreign Players in New Duos Trailer
FromSoftware is teasing the dedicated Elden Ring Nightreign community with a clever nod in their latest duos mode trailer, set to arrive at the end of the month. This update not only introduces two-player gameplay but also includes several quality of life improvements that fans have been waiting for.
- Introduction of duos mode in Elden Ring Nightreign
- A playful moment in the trailer mocking the “evergaol meta”
- Explanation of the evergaol relic stacking strategy
- Community reactions and gameplay challenges
A Quick Look at the Duos Trailer
Right around the 34-second mark of the trailer, viewers get a humorous scene where a Revenant gestures for their teammate, an Executor, to come forward and use an item. However, the Executor is completely unprepared and ends up triggering the “no item equipped” animation. This small clip perfectly captures the frustration and quirks of the current meta.
Check out the trailer here:
Understanding the Evergaol Meta
The so-called “evergaol meta” has become a dominant strategy in Elden Ring Nightreign. Relics that permanently boost your damage after defeating an Evergaol stack up to eight times, allowing players to quickly ramp up their power with efficient farming routes. While some relics start you off with a Stonesword Key, the community has also discovered the best farming spots to collect more.
This meta is so widespread that almost every match this summer has featured at least one player running an Evergaol build, sometimes even the entire team. However, this dominance has led to some players feeling burnt out by the lack of variety in gameplay. One Reddit user summed it up perfectly in a popular thread:
Challenges of the Meta in Practice
Despite the meta’s popularity, equipping Evergaol relics doesn’t guarantee success. Some players rush to open Evergaols immediately after spawning without clearing nearby enemies, leading to quick defeats. Taking on Evergaols at level one is particularly risky and often results in team wipes. One player recounted a frustrating experience where teammates died seconds after opening an Evergaol and then promptly left the match.
What’s more amusing is how the Evergaol meta affects team coordination in duos. Players habitually ping Evergaol locations on the map, sending everyone running—only to discover that no one has a Stonesword Key to open the prison. This wastes valuable time and can cause some frustration. The trailer’s mini skit with the Executor perfectly captures this awkward moment, making it a fun inside joke from FromSoftware to their player base.
One YouTube comment on the trailer highlighted FromSoftware’s connection to its community: “I love how connected Fromsoft is with their community. Little things like Ironeye shooting the seal for Recluse at 0:29 because her spells can’t reach that high, is something you’d know only if you played the game.”
