FromSoftware's The Duskbloods and Elden Ring Switch 2 Port Still on Track for 2026
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Kadokawa confirms that FromSoftware's The Duskbloods and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition are still scheduled for a 2026 release on the Nintendo Switch 2, despite recent radio silence from Nintendo.
Good news for anyone hoping to take FromSoftware on the go. Kadokawa, the parent company of the acclaimed studio, has officially confirmed in its latest financial report that both The Duskbloods and the upcoming Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition are still slated for a 2026 release on the Nintendo Switch 2. Silence had begun to worry fans, especially after both titles were noticeably absent from Nintendo's recent third-party focused Direct showcase, but the new corporate update puts those anxieties to rest for now.
While details remain scarce, The Duskbloods is shaping up to be an intriguing pivot for the studio. The Nintendo exclusive is an eclectic PvPvE multiplayer experience supporting up to eight players, featuring everything from jet packs to dinosaurs as you battle both rival players and formidable environmental foes. Meanwhile, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is bringing the massive open-world epic to Nintendo's next-generation hardware with two brand new classes included for players diving into the Lands Between for the first time.
Originally, the Switch 2 port of Elden Ring was expected earlier, but developers wisely pushed the release window to allow sufficient time for crucial performance adjustments. Porting a game of that scale to hybrid hardware is no small feat, and optimization is everything for a title where frame pacing and input lag can make or break a boss fight. As reported by Eurogamer, Kadokawa's financial results reaffirm that multiple projects remain in the pipeline, meaning we hopefully will not have to wait much longer for concrete release dates and fresh footage.
As cross-platform play and high-end handhelds continue to define how modern gamers consume massive RPGs, bringing FromSoftware's brutal worlds to Nintendo's ecosystem is a massive win. Whether you are planning to test your mettle against the chaotic mix of dinosaurs and jet packs in The Duskbloods or finally experiencing the Lands Between on new hardware, 2026 is shaping up to be a busy year for soulsborne fans. Be sure to check out the original reporting on Eurogamer for the full financial breakdown.
Tags: FromSoftware, Nintendo Switch 2, Elden Ring, The Duskbloods, Gaming News
Original article: Eurogamer