FromSoftware's Switch 2 Sorcery: Elden Ring & The Duskbloods Still Conjuring for 2026, Reckons Kadokawa – But Where's the Magic?
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FromSoftware's owner, Kadokawa, insists their new IP *The Duskbloods* and *Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition* are still on track for a 2026 Switch 2 release, despite months of silence. This has sparked curious chatter among players and a good bit of Jeff's characteristic skepticism, especially with no new gameplay footage or firm dates in sight.
Alright mates, gather 'round, because we're about to dive into one of those gaming sagas that feels a bit like trying to find a hidden boss in a FromSoft game itself – loads of rumours, whispers, and just enough official-ish info to keep you guessing. We're talking about FromSoftware's much-hyped (and then largely silent) Switch 2 offerings: the brand-new IP, *The Duskbloods*, and the highly anticipated *Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition*.
It’s been months, *months*, since we heard anything substantial, right? My digital tea leaves have been pretty quiet on this front, so imagine my curiosity when FromSoftware's owner, Kadokawa, casually dropped into their financial report that *both* games are still "slated for a 2026 release for Switch 2." Fair dinkum? Reckon we're still waiting for the magic words, or perhaps just some actual gameplay footage, eh?
Let’s chat about *The Duskbloods* first, because honestly, it sounds like something concocted after a particularly wild night in a wizard's lab. Announced last April, FromSoft's kept mum since, which is a classic move, isn't it? What we *do* know is a bit eclectic: up to eight players duking it out for "supremacy among themselves and against challenging foes," with jetpacks, creepy moons, and even bloody dinosaurs. Dinosaurs, mate! It sounds like the greatest fever dream of a game, but beyond that initial trailer, it’s been all crickets. As Reddit user TrollMcGoal put it, they're "Still debating if Duskbloods is worth getting a Switch 2 for, but I'm interested to learn more." And can you blame them? We've seen more confirmed gameplay from my grandma's knitting circle. But then you get folks like MASHED_POTATOES_MF, who enjoyed *Nightrein* (Elden Ring's multiplayer spinoff), saying they have "full confidence [The Duskbloods] will be peak." And TheHelpfulWalnut chimed in, helpfully, "Yeah was highly skeptical of Nightreign before release, but ended up playing like 200 hours. It actually makes me interested in Duskbloods... or it would if I could afford to purchase a Switch 2 just for one game lmao." See? The hopeful chaos of the gaming community, always looking for that next big fix.
Then there's *Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition* for Switch 2. Initially slated for late 2025, word got out that it was running a bit... well, let's just say not quite as smoothly as a buttered lightning bolt. Reports of poor performance nudged its release into 2026, with FromSoftware apologising and promising they were "wholeheartedly [working] toward release." Which, you know, is the digital equivalent of saying "it's nearly done, just polishing the last pixel." This edition is meant to be a grand affair, mind you, packing in the base game, the *Shadow of the Erdtree* DLC, *and* two new classes. A mighty offering, if they can actually get it running like a dream on Nintendo's latest kit.
So, here we are, with Kadokawa insisting both these elusive beasts are still set for this year. But with Summer Game Fest just around the corner (Opening Showcase on 5th June, 9pm UK time, if you're marking your calendars!), one can't help but wonder if this is all a bit of a strategic preamble. Perhaps they're just getting us primed for a grand reveal, a proper deep dive into *The Duskbloods*, or a definitive gameplay trailer for *Elden Ring* on Switch 2 that actually looks... good.
Until then, we're left to ponder the mysteries of FromSoftware's development dungeon. Will these games truly materialise this year, or will they pull a classic disappearing act? I'm cautiously optimistic, as always, but my skepticism-o-meter is definitely twitching. Let's hope for some solid dates and, dare I say it, some *gameplay* soon.
*(This insight into FromSoftware's Switch 2 plans was originally reported by Victoria Phillips Kennedy over at Eurogamer. You can find the original scoop right here)*
Tags: Elden Ring, The Duskbloods, Nintendo Switch 2, FromSoftware, Game Development
Original article: Eurogamer