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Kadokawa Reaffirms Switch 2 Release Window for Elden Ring Tarnished Edition and The Duskbloods in 2026
gaming10 days ago

Kadokawa Reaffirms Switch 2 Release Window for Elden Ring Tarnished Edition and The Duskbloods in 2026

Kadokawa’s latest earnings report reiterates that FromSoftware’s Elden Ring Tarnished Edition and The Duskbloods are still planned for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, following a 2025/26 update that set a 2026 window. Reports of eShop listings and online advertising have fueled the speculation, but exact dates and port performance remain unconfirmed pending further announcements, likely from a future Direct.

Kadokawa still targets Switch 2 for The Duskbloods and Elden Ring in 2026
gaming10 days ago

Kadokawa still targets Switch 2 for The Duskbloods and Elden Ring in 2026

Kadokawa’s financial report reiterates that FromSoftware’s Switch 2 titles The Duskbloods and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition are planned for release in 2026, despite months of silence. Elden Ring on Switch 2 will include the base game, Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, and two new classes, while The Duskbloods remains largely mysterious beyond a trailer and its multiplayer-focused premise, with no firm dates yet.

Oasis Management Takes 8.86% Kadokawa Stake, Signals Investor-Driven Moves
business2 months ago

Oasis Management Takes 8.86% Kadokawa Stake, Signals Investor-Driven Moves

Hong Kong–based Oasis Management has acquired an 8.86% stake in Kadokawa (over 13 million shares), signaling intent to push governance changes aimed at boosting shareholder returns; the move comes after Oasis previously pressed Nintendo on monetization ideas, and Kadokawa’s holdings include game studios such as FromSoftware, Spike Chunsoft and Acquire, potentially giving the investor influence across gaming and entertainment interests.

Bluepoint pitched Bloodborne remake and was turned down, then the studio shut down
industry2 months ago

Bluepoint pitched Bloodborne remake and was turned down, then the studio shut down

Bloomberg reports Bluepoint Games pitched a Bloodborne remake in early 2025, but FromSoftware reportedly rejected it; the piece also notes Bluepoint’s broader struggles within Sony, including a canceled God of War live-service project and other pitched remakes like Shadow of the Colossus that never got greenlit. By February 2026 the studio had been without a new project for over a year and announced its closure, with staff exploring opportunities elsewhere.

FromSoftware reportedly blocked Bluepoint’s Bloodborne remake, with Sony not to blame
gaming2 months ago

FromSoftware reportedly blocked Bluepoint’s Bloodborne remake, with Sony not to blame

Bloomberg reports Bluepoint pitched a Bloodborne remake to FromSoftware in early 2025; FromSoftware reportedly declined the project, not Sony. Afterward, Bluepoint allegedly proposed updates like Shadow of the Colossus and a Ghost of Tsushima spin-off, both reportedly turned down, with the report noting Sony had recently shut Bluepoint down.

Nintendo Partner Direct fuels Elden Ring Switch 2 rumors and The Duskbloods updates
technology3 months ago

Nintendo Partner Direct fuels Elden Ring Switch 2 rumors and The Duskbloods updates

Nintendo has announced a Partner Direct focused on Switch 2 and third‑party releases, airing tomorrow at 2pm UK time with about 30 minutes of upcoming Switch titles. The event is expected to include potential details on Elden Ring on Switch 2 (Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition) and updates on The Duskbloods, a PvPvE title, alongside other partner announcements from FromSoftware and collaborators.

Bloodborne: Miyazaki’s Personal Masterpiece and Its Lasting Flavor
games4 months ago

Bloodborne: Miyazaki’s Personal Masterpiece and Its Lasting Flavor

Bloodborne is a “special game” to Hidetaka Miyazaki and “the strongest reflection” of his personal approach to game design, shaped by a challenging development cycle and his own storytelling, world-building, and gameplay ideas. The piece underscores Bloodborne’s enduring cult appeal, its PS4 exclusivity, and fan interest in a remake or PC port, while noting that a sequel remains unconfirmed.