Elden Ring’s Official Replacement Is Releasing in 2027, but Only on Switch 2
A delay moves the release
FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods is set for release in 2027. Its launch was pushed out of the 2026 window, following a network test that brought the developer feedback from fans.
The delay came as the game would otherwise have faced a release period that includes Grand Theft Auto 6. The report says the timing decision followed the network test, but does not give a specific launch date.
Why it resembles Elden Ring
Since its announcement, The Duskbloods has been viewed as a potential Elden Ring successor. Its open-world setting, visual style and multiplayer focus are described as combining elements of Elden Ring and the co-op spin-off Nightreign.
The game is not presented as a departure from FromSoftware’s established approach. The report compares that continuity with Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, which it calls equally excellent.
Switch 2 exclusivity limits access
The Duskbloods is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki first brought Nintendo a broad concept for the game; production began as a Switch project before Nintendo requested a change to Switch 2 hardware.
FromSoftware owns the game’s rights, so a release on other platforms is possible. But Nintendo may be funding the exclusive or may have a contract with the developer, and any wider release could take a long time—or never happen.
Key points
- The Duskbloods is scheduled to launch in 2027 after moving from its 2026 window.
- A fan network test and its feedback preceded the release delay.
- The game is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive at launch.
- A port to other platforms is possible, but not confirmed.