Rumor: Beloved Open-World RPG May Be Coming To Nintendo Switch 2

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Rumor: Beloved Open-World RPG May Be Coming To Nintendo Switch 2

Key Takeaways

  • A definitive edition of Elden Ring is rumored to be coming to the Switch 2.
  • The project is reportedly being handled by Dark Souls Remastered developer Virtuos.
  • The Switch 2 version of Elden Ring may hit the store shelves by late 2025.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I must admit that the news of Elden Ring coming to the Switch 2 has me both excited and skeptical. The prospect of playing one of the most critically acclaimed games of this generation on a portable console is tantalizing, but I can’t help but wonder if the Switch 2 will have the horsepower to handle such an intricate title without compromising on graphical fidelity.

According to a reputable leaker, it’s rumored that the highly anticipated game, Elden Ring, might make its way onto the as-yet-unrevealed successor of the Nintendo Switch. However, this same source speculates that the development of this potential version of the game might not be handled by FromSoftware.

It’s anticipated that the next version of the Switch will receive robust backing from external game creators. At least three games have already been announced for the Switch 2, and it’s likely that many more will be revealed when the console is officially presented to the public.

For now, well-known leaker Nash Weedle has lately asserted on Twitter that Elden Ring will also be made available for Nintendo’s forthcoming device, which is rumored to be Switch 2. The Switch 2 port is supposedly a “definitive edition” of the game, implying it would come with the critically praised Shadow of the Erdtree expansion pack.

Elden Ring Switch 2 Version May Be Handled By Dark Souls: Remastered Dev

According to reports, it seems that Elden Ring for the Nintendo Switch may be handled by Virtuos instead of FromSoftware directly. This Singaporean studio has a history of porting games to the Switch, having worked on titles like BioShock: The Collection and Assassin’s Creed Liberation Remastered in the past. They were also responsible for Dark Souls: Remastered, which is currently the only FromSoftware game available on Nintendo’s hybrid console. Given their track record, it’s plausible to believe that Virtuos could be involved in bringing Elden Ring to the Switch 2.

Elden Ring May Reach Switch 2 By Late 2025

Nash Weedle posits that Elden Ring for the Switch 2 might debut by the end of the year 2025. If true, this timeline could position the game as a launch title for Nintendo’s upcoming console. However, the new console isn’t slated to appear in stores until at least the second quarter of 2025, and there are reports suggesting that the Switch 2 may not be released until late 2025 or later, given that it hasn’t yet started mass production.

According to a report from Nikkei in February 2024, it appears Nintendo is determined to ensure the Switch 2 isn’t faced with the stock shortages experienced by its predecessor at launch. This could mean that the production of the Switch 2 might start at least six months before its release, considering the Switch was already in mass production for roughly four months prior to its debut and given Nintendo’s current production capacity is believed to be similar to what it was back in 2016.

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2024-10-27 22:35