Kadokawa Corporation told investors this week that Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition and a new title called The Duskbloods are still scheduled for a worldwide 2026 release on Nintendo’s next console, commonly referenced in coverage as the Nintendo Switch 2.
The update renews a timeline for two Nintendo-targeted projects that have seen limited public updates since their initial announcements.
Background and context
Elden Ring, developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, launched on February 25, 2022, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
The game received widespread critical acclaim and sustained commercial success.
FromSoftware’s major expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, released on June 21, 2023.
Kadokawa Corporation, a Japanese media group that issues regular investor briefings, provided the most recent timeline for the Switch-bound projects.
Investor update rewritten
In a succinct investor communication, Kadokawa stated that both Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition and The Duskbloods remain on schedule for a global launch in 2026 on Nintendo’s forthcoming hardware.
The company indicated that work continues on the titles with the intention of meeting that calendar window.
Development status and known details
Public details on Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition have been limited since its initial reveal; earlier preview coverage noted developers were addressing technical issues highlighted during hands-on sessions.
The Duskbloods has even less public-facing information, and Kadokawa’s update did not attach a publisher or developer credit beyond the project names.
Neither title has a confirmed release date, regional breakdown, nor firm storefront plans on Nintendo’s eShop.
What to watch next
With a 2026 target, official confirmation and further details are likely to arrive through publisher updates or Nintendo’s major showcases, such as a Nintendo Direct.
Fans tracking these releases should look for follow-up investor reports from Kadokawa, announcements from developers or Bandai Namco, and scheduled Nintendo presentations.
As always, until publishers share concrete release dates and platform specifications, timelines reported in investor briefings should be treated as company statements rather than finalized retail schedules.
The update renews a timeline for two Nintendo-targeted projects that have seen limited public updates since their initial announcements.
Background and context
Elden Ring, developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, launched on February 25, 2022, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
The game received widespread critical acclaim and sustained commercial success.
FromSoftware’s major expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, released on June 21, 2023.
Kadokawa Corporation, a Japanese media group that issues regular investor briefings, provided the most recent timeline for the Switch-bound projects.
Investor update rewritten
In a succinct investor communication, Kadokawa stated that both Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition and The Duskbloods remain on schedule for a global launch in 2026 on Nintendo’s forthcoming hardware.
The company indicated that work continues on the titles with the intention of meeting that calendar window.
Development status and known details
Public details on Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition have been limited since its initial reveal; earlier preview coverage noted developers were addressing technical issues highlighted during hands-on sessions.
The Duskbloods has even less public-facing information, and Kadokawa’s update did not attach a publisher or developer credit beyond the project names.
Neither title has a confirmed release date, regional breakdown, nor firm storefront plans on Nintendo’s eShop.
What to watch next
With a 2026 target, official confirmation and further details are likely to arrive through publisher updates or Nintendo’s major showcases, such as a Nintendo Direct.
Fans tracking these releases should look for follow-up investor reports from Kadokawa, announcements from developers or Bandai Namco, and scheduled Nintendo presentations.
As always, until publishers share concrete release dates and platform specifications, timelines reported in investor briefings should be treated as company statements rather than finalized retail schedules.
