# 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.
- Title: Elden Ring Creators Delay New Game to 2027 · Collider
- Summary: FromSoftware's next fantasy game, The Duskbloods, is officially delayed to 2027 after being left out of Nintendo's September 2026 Direct show. FromSoftware…
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- Source: Collider — https://collider.com/elden-ring-creators-new-game-the-duskbloods-delay-2027
- Author: Adam Blevins
- Published: 2026-10-29T17:28:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: elden ring, fromsoftware, the duskbloods, switch 2, nintendo, game delay, 2027, entertainment, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.