While development on #ELDENRING Tarnished Edition continues wholeheartedly toward release, we have decided to move the launch to 2026 to allow time for performance adjustments. We apologize to players looking forward to the game and thank you for your patience and support. pic.twitter.com/TsLrhAWIGcOctober 23, 2025
Given how little has been revealed about this port since its announcement and how close the calendar is to year-end, a delay felt inevitable. The additional time is meant to address performance and stability concerns.
Fans largely reacted with patience. One reply noted it was better to wait for a polished launch than to endure a broken release and hurried patches — a sentiment echoed in many responses. Another commenter added dryly that it’s refreshing to see a developer delay a title rather than ship it unfinished. Concerns about performance have followed many of FromSoftware’s ports, so the studio’s caution is unsurprising.
There’s also renewed discussion about physical cartridge releases versus digital-only distribution for Switch 2 titles — a detail that will likely be clarified closer to launch. Regardless of format, many new players will soon face Malenia, the Goddess of Rot, and the community is eager to see their first reactions.
