In Elden Ring Nightreign, players encounter a lot of dynamic challenges that test their adaptability and strategic prowess. Among these, the Shifting Earth events stand out as unpredictable occurrences that can dramatically alter the landscape of Limveld, introducing new threats and opportunities.
Shifting Earth events are unscripted events that intrude upon the game world, causing hasty changes to the environment, imposing powerful enemy spawns, and special boss fights. Not only do these events add to the replay value of the game, but they also make it so that players must improvise their strategies. For example, a peaceful forest may change into a Scarlet Rot-covered bog, or an inactive volcano may awaken, remapping the surrounding terrain and adding new foes.
Throughout these events, players are required to move across difficult environments and battle strong enemies to gain special rewards. Among the areas introduced via the Shifting Earth cycle is the Rotted Woods, which is identified by its poisonous environment and tough enemies. Being able to successfully navigate this biome earns players the Favor of the Rotted Woods, a major in-game benefit.
How to Complete Shifting Earth Events in Elden Ring Nightreign?
These events are added to enhance gameplay, but some players might wish to skip them to keep their experience streamlined. To skip them, use one of the mechanics in the Roundtable Hold:
- Enter the Roundtable Hold, then go to the corridor containing the Remembrace Journal.
- Make your way to the far end of the corridor and discover a different room.
- On the right-hand side of this room, two beds are placed side by side.
- If an active Shifting Earth event is ongoing, engaging with these beds enables players to rest and essentially bypass the event.
It should be mentioned that these beds cannot be utilized to trigger Shifting Earth events or raids, as their activation is random. Players may determine the active event by watching for pop-up messages or reviewing the Expeditions menu after visiting the Table of Lost Grace.
Shifting Earth events form part of Nightreign’s overall design ethos, which sees a changing and dynamic world at its core. The game exists on a three-day cycle, with each day taking around 15 minutes to complete. As players go forward, the world changes, bringing new obstacles and changing old areas of exploration