Elden Ring returns in March
FromSoftware confirmed a new official Elden Ring release set for March 31, 2026 — the tease mentions content tied to Malenia and Messmer. ( ) The franchise’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC and spin‑offs like Nightreign keep momentum, and hardware tests show budget gaming PCs under $1,000 can push ~90 fps in the expansion. ( )
Bandai Namco’s official store lists three officially licensed skateboard decks tied to the Elden Ring franchise and describes them as 7‑ply Northeast maple with a #5 medium concave and original character artwork marketed as limited‑edition collectibles. (store.bandainamcoent.com) Multiple retailer and coverage pages show the decks carrying street prices in the mid‑$80 to $90 range, with some listings and collateral quoting roughly $89–90 per deck. (screenrant.com) The Bandai Namco product page warns that shipping cannot be guaranteed on release day and lists standard transit estimates (7–10 days) plus a 30‑day return window for unopened physical products. (store.bandainamcoent.com) FromSoftware and its partners continue to report strong post‑launch performance for Elden Ring properties: the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion has surpassed double‑digit millions in shipments, and the Nightreign title has been reported as shipping in the multi‑millions, figures cited in company press and partner releases. (group.kadokawa.co.jp) Recent hardware roundups and hands‑on testing name sub‑$1,000 prebuilt rigs (commonly configured with RTX 4060 GPUs and mid‑range Ryzen or Intel CPUs) as capable of sustaining roughly 90 fps at 1080p in Elden Ring DLC content, with models like the Hyper Cyber Rage Q‑60 and Skytech Nebula used as examples. (gamenguide.com) The Bandai Namco drops sit alongside broader Elden Ring apparel and deck collaborations (including a Welcome Skateboards co‑branded line) that list multiple deck shapes, apparel items, and specialty releases across third‑party skate retailers. (welcomeskateboards.com)
