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Elden Ring on Switch 2 May Ship July 10 as FromSoftware Races to Fix the FPS Problem That Shocked Gamescom
According to Canadian retailer PNP Games, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 has an estimated ship date of July 10, 2026. This follows a delay from 2025 to 2026 for optimization. However, hands-on impressions from Gamescom 2025 revealed severe frame rate problems, with the game frequently dropping to 15-20 FPS even in indoor areas. Analysis from Digital Foundry points to a CPU bottleneck in FromSoftware's engine, as GPU-heavy titles like Cyberpunk 2077 run well on the Switch 2. The Tarnished Edition includes the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, new classes, and armor sets. All new content will also be available as paid DLC on other platforms at a later date. The performance issues raise questions about whether FromSoftware can deliver a stable experience at launch.
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Published 12 May 2026, 08:23 UTC4 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Canadian retailer lists Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Switch 2 with estimated ship date of July 10.
- Performance at Gamescom 2025 showed FPS dropping to 15-20 in indoor areas.
- Digital Foundry analysis indicates CPU bottleneck in FromSoftware's engine.
- GPU-heavy games like Cyberpunk 2077 run well on Switch 2, underscoring CPU issue.
- Tarnished Edition includes Shadow of the Erdtree expansion and new starting classes.
- New content will be offered as paid DLC on PS4, PS5, Xbox, and PC.
Interesting facts
- The frame rate issues occurred even in confined indoor spaces with few characters.