Switch 2 Gets Elden Ring
GDC previews show Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition runs notably better on Nintendo Switch 2 — reviewers reported improved performance and visual fidelity compared with earlier Switch builds GDC preview Spanish preview. Analysts say smooth Switch 2 performance could bode well for other upcoming titles on the platform platform implications.
Bandai [Namco delayed]ign.com Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition’s Nintendo Switch 2 launch from 2025 into 2026 to “allow time for performance adjustments.” A Gamescom 2025 demo exposed severe technical problems, with open‑world sections reportedly dipping to about 15 [FPS reported]ofzenandcomputing.com. The negative reception from that build prompted months of optimization and a public postponement of the Switch 2 [release noted]gamingbolt.com. At GDC 2026 attendees received a roughly 15‑minute hands‑on demo of the Switch 2 [build shown]gamingbolt.com. Polygon and GameSpot both reported the new build running closer to a stable 30–40 FPS with visibly improved image quality compared to Gamescom [footage Polygon]polygon.com [GameSpot]gamespot.com. Kadokawa’s investor materials and FromSoftware’s press releases still list Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition and The Duskbloods for Switch 2 in [2026 confirmed]group.kadokawa.co.jp, and Spanish outlets such as Areajugones describe the GDC improvements as a strong indicator for how heavy FromSoftware projects like The Duskbloods might perform on Switch 2 [hardware observed]areajugones.sport.es.
