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FromSoftware is preparing the Nintendo Switch 2 launch of Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on August 28, 2026, and a closed network test for its new multiplayer title The Duskbloods in summer 2026, while its president states that an activist shareholder campaign against parent company Kadokawa has not affected the studio's development work.
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Jul 2
FromSoftware is in a period of active multiplatform expansion and new project development. The studio's most prominent current release is Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, announced in early June 2026 and set for a worldwide launch on August 28. The bundle includes the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, four new armor sets, two new starting classes, and Torrent appearance options. The new content will also be sold as a paid Tarnished Pack on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam for 550 yen. Pre-orders for the physical edition opened June 5, and digital pre-orders began June 11. The Switch 2 version was delayed from 2025 to 2026 for performance adjustments.
Alongside the Elden Ring port, FromSoftware is developing The Duskbloods, a PvPvE multiplayer action title for up to eight players. First revealed in April 2025, the game was shown again during the June 9 Nintendo Direct broadcast, where a closed network test for summer 2026 was announced. The test gives the public an early chance to play the title, a departure from the studio's typical pre-launch secrecy. The game features over ten unique characters called Twilight Bloodlines, who compete in battles over the First Blood. The supported platform is Nintendo Switch 2; further platform details have not been announced.
The studio also has a theatrical anime adaptation of its game Sekiro. The film, titled SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT, will screen in Japan for three weeks starting September 4, 2026. A press preview describes a 107-minute film that condenses the original story, omits some battles, and focuses on the relationship between protagonist Wolf and the Divine Heir Kuro. The film includes text explanations for game terms like Resurrection, though some lore may be unclear to newcomers. Meanwhile, FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki stated in a June 2026 interview that the activist fund Oasis Management's proposals targeting parent company Kadokawa have not impacted the studio's development environment, and that the studio continues to operate freely on its current projects.
Key facts
- Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Switch 2 launch date
- August 28, 2026, worldwide ↗
- Elden Ring Tarnished Edition platforms
- Nintendo Switch 2 (bundle); new content also on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam as a paid Tarnished Pack ↗
- The Duskbloods closed network test window
- Summer 2026 ↗
- The Duskbloods supported platform
- Nintendo Switch 2 ↗
- SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT theatrical run
- Three weeks in Japan starting September 4, 2026; 107-minute runtime ↗
- FromSoftware president on Kadokawa shareholder dispute
- Hidetaka Miyazaki stated the dispute has not impacted the studio's development environment and the studio continues to operate freely ↗
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Jul 2
The theatrical anime SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT, based on FromSoftware's game, will screen in Japan for three weeks from September 4, 2026. A press preview report describes a 107-minute film that condenses the original story, omits some battles, and centers on the relationship between protagonist Wolf and the Divine Heir Kuro. The film includes text explanations for game terms like Resurrection, but the preview notes some lore may be unclear to newcomers.
Jun 15
Kadokawa reported a 51.3% drop in operating profit for FY2026, with its domestic publishing business posting a ¥1 billion loss. The company blamed over-reliance on narou-style fantasy and isekai, saying a flood of titles produced work lacking originality. Total net sales rose 1.8% to ¥282.9 billion, and Kadokawa forecasts a recovery in FY2027.
Jun 12
In an interview with Denfaminicogamer, FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki addressed concerns over activist fund Oasis Management's proposals targeting Kadokawa, the parent company. Miyazaki stated that the shareholder dispute has not impacted FromSoftware's development environment and that the studio continues to operate freely, focusing on its current projects.
Jun 11
Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Elden Ring Tarnished Edition began on June 11. The edition includes the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, plus four new armor sets and a Torrent appearance change feature. Pre-order bonuses are the Ring Pose and Miquella's Ring gestures.
Jun 9
FromSoftware announced during the June 9 Nintendo Direct broadcast that a closed network test for its new title The Duskbloods will take place in summer 2026. The game, first revealed in April 2025, is a PvPvE multiplayer action title for up to eight players. Players take on the role of Twilight Bloodlines, characters with superhuman powers gained through special blood abilities, who compete in battles over the First Blood. Over ten unique characters are available, and players can select and customize them at a base before entering online matches. While the last survivor typically wins, victory conditions may shift depending on the match situation. The supported platform is Nintendo Switch 2. Specific test dates, participation methods, and further platform details have not yet been announced. The announcement was accompanied by a new trailer offering a glimpse of the game's world.
Jun 5
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware announced Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, releasing August 28. The bundle includes the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, four new armor sets, two new starting classes, and Torrent appearance options. A Tarnished Pack with the new content will also be sold separately on other platforms for 550 yen.
Jun 4
FromSoftware announced on June 4 that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Elden Ring, titled Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, will launch physically and digitally worldwide on August 28. The Switch 2 version was delayed from 2025 to 2026 for performance adjustments. The Tarnished Edition bundles the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, and new content: four armor sets, two new origins, and three Torrent appearance options. Pre-orders for the physical edition begin June 5, and digital pre-orders start June 11. The suggested retail price in Japan is 9,020 yen including tax. The new armor, origins, and Torrent customization will also be released on other platforms-PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam-as a paid DLC pack called the Tarnished Pack, priced at 550 yen including tax, launching the same day. Pre-order and early purchase bonuses include two in-game gestures: Ring Pose and Miquella's Ring. A limited-quantity package with a poster, gesture code, and special case will also be available.