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Elden Ring Creators Delay New Game to 2027
FromSoftware's next fantasy game, The Duskbloods, is officially delayed to 2027 after being left out of Nintendo's September 2026 Direct show.
In brief
FromSoftware's next fantasy game, The Duskbloods, is officially delayed to 2027 after being left out of Nintendo's September 2026 Direct show. FromSoftware has delayed The Duskbloods to 2027 to focus on combat and strategic depth after the game was excluded from Nintendo's September 2026 Direct presentation…
Elden Ring's Legacy
Elden Ring remains one of the most-played games on Steam years after its release.
Game Development History
The game was developed by FromSoftware, the same studio behind Bloodborne and Dark Souls.
George R.R. Martin Connection
Elden Ring co-written by George R.R. Martin, author of Game of Thrones.
Movie Adaptation
Elden Ring is being turned into a movie directed by Alex Garland with a $200 million budget.
Movie Release Timeline
The movie has already wrapped filming but won't release until 2028.
Next Game Announcement
FromSoftware announced The Duskbloods as a Switch 2 exclusive game in collaboration with Nintendo.
Initial Release Expectations
The Duskbloods was expected to launch before the end of 2026 but has been delayed.
Delay Announcement
FromSoftware officially delayed The Duskbloods to 2027 to focus on combat and strategic depth.
Reason for Delay
The game was excluded from Nintendo's September 2026 Direct show after server issues.
Server Issues Impact
Server problems prevented players from logging in during the period before the September 2026 Direct.
Nintendo Direct Exclusion
The Duskbloods was completely left out of the September 2026 Nintendo Direct presentation.
Development Focus
The delay gives FromSoftware more time to improve combat mechanics and player expression.
Movie Production Status
Alex Garland wrote and directed the Elden Ring movie with George R.R. Martin and Hidetaka Miyazaki as writers.
Casting Details
The movie features a star-studded cast including Jonathan Pryce and Cailee Spaeny.
Movie Budget
The Elden Ring movie is A24's most expensive film with a budget of nearly $200 million.
Next Steps
FromSoftware will continue development of The Duskbloods for its 2027 release.
The headline
FromSoftware has delayed The Duskbloods to 2027 to focus on combat and strategic depth after the game was excluded from Nintendo's September 2026 Direct presentation.
