Those selected will gain access to a pre-release version of the PvEvP Souls-like to test game balance, server load, and other issues that may crop up for a multiplayer title such as this. There’s no guarantee that you’ll get in, of course, and unfortunately, like Elden Ring Nightreign, there’s unlikely to be an open beta ahead of launch.

But at least it’s an indication that development is moving forward. The Duskbloods doesn’t have a release date, but it will allegedly arrive late this year. If it follows the same release pattern as Nightreign and launches three months after its closed network test, that would put it somewhere in late November – the same period as Grand Theft Auto 6.

Whether FromSoftware will risk this remains to be seen, especially given the lack of overlap between the audiences and platforms, so stay tuned. Alternatively, it could always delay The Duskbloods to early 2027, much like other high-profile titles, including Fable, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and so on, have done.

Stay tuned for more details and in the meantime, head here to learn more about some of the mechanics.

Before getting into the details of how this was accomplished, however, Digital Foundry first establishes the baseline performance of Bloodborne on its original launch platform. The title, even now, suffers from quite a few performance issues, including being locked to a frame rate of 30 FPS despite suffering from inconsistent frame pacing, which tends to introduce quite a bit of stuttering. It is worth noting that the title also didn’t benefit much from running on the more powerful PS4 Pro.

Playing it on a modded PS5, however, results in Bloodborne running at a higher resolution and also maintaining smooth frame rates of 120 FPS thanks to variable refresh rate support, and even gameplay improvements thanks to lower latency, which lead to snappier controls.

To run Bloodborne on a PS5 like this, however, the console has to be modded quite a bit through exploits only possible on older console firmware versions. These mods essentially involved giving the software systems that run PS4 games on the PS5 more access to the current-generation console’s modern features, like additional RAM and even support for variable refresh rate. Paired with the fact that the PS5 is also much faster than the PS4 was, the title is able to run in a smoother manner.

The video has noted that, though introduced via mods, the enhancements that have been showcased in the video could be possible for Sony to implement on its own if the company had any interest in doing so.

The fact that neither Sony nor original developer FromSoftware has any interest in revisiting Bloodborne in some way has been evident for quite some time. Interestingly, shortly after the closure of Bluepoint Games – a studio well-known for its work on remakes and remasters – was announced, a report indicated that the studio had even pitched a remake of Bloodborne. However, FromSoftware was seemingly not keen on the idea. As for Sony’s role in this, the report has indicated that Sony simply wants to respect FromSoftware’s decision on the matter.

Last year, former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida had also spoken about a new Bloodborne game being unlikely to happen due to just how busy director Hidetaka Miyazaki is with his other projects.

“I have only my personal theory to that situation,” explained Yoshida in an interview. “I left first party so I don’t know what’s going on, but my theory is… Miyazaki-san really loved Bloodborne, you know, what he created. So I think he is interested, but he’s so successful, and he’s so busy, so he… cannot do it himself, but he does not want anyone else to touch it.”

In the meantime, Bloodborne is getting an animated adaptation, co-produced by PlayStation Studios, Lyrical Animation, and Seán “Jack SepticEye” McLoughlin.

The trailer did hint at some new playable Bloodsworn, though we didn’t really get to see their abilities or much by way of gameplay. At least the art direction, especially the architecture, looks incredibly solid, as is typical of the developer.

The Duskbloods is the story of humanity’s end, where over 12 Bloodsworn, the playable cast, compete to obtain the First Blood. Each has unique abilities and backstories, but you don’t have to attack the first person you see. Instead, you could mark them as a companion, taking on challenges together. Of course, if you want to mark them as a rival for some PvP, that’s also an option.

While this is the second multiplayer-focused title from FromSoftware after Elden Ring Nightreign, it isn’t completely abandoning its focus on single-player titles. What shape that may take in the future remains to be seen, but at the very least, The Duskbloods should help make the wait easier.

The Switch 2 edition brings new content in the form of armor sets, weapons and even options for customizing Torrent, the Spectral Steed. This will be available to other platforms with the Tarnished Pack DLC, which is also out on the same day. It’s not free, but Genki on Twitter notes that it’s only 550 Yen in Japan, which is about $3.44 in the United States.

It’s possible that FromSoftware and Bandai Namco price it for about $5 or the equivalent worldwide. Not the worst, overall – just don’t compare it to, say, The Forsaken Hollows for Elden Ring Nightreign, which costs $15 and adds a new map, Day Three bosses and playable Nightfarers alongside much more.

Regardless, those picking up Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2 are in for a treat, since it includes the base game and Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, both critically acclaimed. While the digital version’s price is unknown, you can pre-order the physical version from Amazon for $79.99 (though it’s a Game-Key card release).

The cast list for the Elden Ring movie includes Nick Offerman (The Last of Us, Margo’s Got Money Troubles), Ben Whishaw (Peter Hujar’s Day, This is going to Hurt), Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace), and Emma Laird (28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, A Haunting in Venice), among others. A24 has also confirmed that the film will hit theaters on March 3rd, 2028.

While these details might be coming out just now, a report from earlier this month has indicated that principal photography on the film may have already started some time ago. An Elden Ring fan managed to discover that some of the filming was happening close to their house, and was able to grab a few videos revealing a set that looks like a ruined Church of Marika. While more precise details about the location haven’t been revealed, another report has indicated that it was taking place in England’s Windsor Great Park, which has been noted as the filming location for projects like Pirates of the Caribbean and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

The Elden Ring movie adaptation was officially confirmed all the way back in May 2025. A24 is producing the project, with Alex Garland – known for his work on projects like 28 Days Later, 28 Years Later, and Dredd – taking the role of director and writer. George R.R. Martin, who had previously worked with FromSoftware to flesh out the world and story of Elden Ring, is also involved with the film as its producer, alongside Vince Geradis, Peter Rice, Andrew Macdonald, and Allon Reich.

No details about the story of the film have been revealed as of yet, including whether or not it will include the in-game protagonist – the Tarnished One – or if it will instead focus on one the game’s many other characters, like Ranni, for example. Garland had revealed that his pitch to Bandai Namco for the film adaptation involved an “epic” 160-page draft, accompanied by 40 pages of images.

He also confirmed that he is a fan of the open-world RPG, and in an interview, discussed the fact that Malenia, Blade of Miquella, was the hardest boss fight in the entire game.

“It’s Malenia who’s the tough one. I’m now on my seventh playthrough of that game,” he said. “I’ve leveled up, I’ve got lots of juice, and a cool sword, and stuff like that, and I just throw myself at them again, and again, and again, and again. That was the technique I learned with Dark Souls,” he said. “It’s not that you get better, it’s more like monkeys and typewriters. You just keep doing it, and eventually, one day they’re dead.”

It will also feature Nick Offerman (The Last of Us, Parks and Recreation) and Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy). Check out the full cast list below. It is worth noting that, while we now know the actors involved with the film project, we still don’t know which characters they will be playing.

The film adaptation of Elden Ring was officially announced in May last year, with A24 handling production work and Alex Garland serving as director and writer. The project will also feature the involvement of A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin as producer alongside Vince Geradis, Peter Rice, Andrew Macdonald, and Allon Reich.

Garland has revealed himself to be a fan of the game and discussed the fact that Malenia, Blade of Miquella, was the hardest boss fight in Elden Ring in an interview.

“It’s Malenia who’s the tough one. I’m now on my seventh playthrough of that game. I’ve leveled up, I’ve got lots of juice, and a cool sword, and stuff like that, and I just throw myself at them again, and again, and again, and again. That was the technique I learned with Dark Souls,” he said. “It’s not that you get better, it’s more like monkeys and typewriters. You just keep doing it, and eventually, one day they’re dead.”

He had also revealed that his main pitch for the Elden Ring film adaptation involved an “epic” 160-page draft, which included 40 pages of images.

Earlier this month, a fan had seemingly figured out one of the filming locations and, since it was close to their home, decided to record a couple of videos. While we didn’t get too many details about the Elden Ring film from these videos, the remains of a Church of Marika were clearly visible.

In the meantime, Elden Ring remains available to play on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. A Nintendo Switch 2 release of the base game and its Shadow of the Erdtree expansion is planned, with pre-orders having recently popped up on Amazon for $79.99.

Elden Ring film adaptation full cast:

• Kit Connor (Warfare, Heartstopper)
• Ben Whishaw (Peter Hujar’s Day, This is going to Hurt)
• Cailee Spaeny (Alien: Romulus, Civil War)
• Tom Burke (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Black Bag)
• Havana Rose Liu (Tuner, Bottoms)
• Sonoya Mizuno (Ex Machina)
• Jonathan Pryce (The Two Popes, The Crown)
• Ruby Cruz (Bottoms, The Threesome)
• Nick Offerman (The Last of Us, Margo’s Got Money Troubles)
• John Hodgkinson (Dear England, Napoleon)
• Jefferson Hall (House of the Dragon, Oppenheimer)
• Emma Laird (28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, A Haunting in Venice)
• Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace)

The movie is being co-produced by PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation, and Seán McLoughlin—better known by his YouTube and Twitch persona JackSepticEye. Aside from the announcement itself, no other details about the Bloodborne animated project have been revealed so far.

The fact that Bloodborne’s story is—true to FromSoftware fashion—told quite vaguely opens the door for a multitude of approaches in an adaptation. The movie will likely still take place in and around the game’s primary setting of Yharnam, a gothic-styled city plagued by its citizens turning into beasts, along with a few spookier things happening in the background. We also expect to see the game’s most iconic weapons making it into the adaptation, like the Saw Cleaver, the Threaded Cane, the Kirkhammer, and Ludwig’s Holy Blade, among others. Whether the adaptation will also take into account story elements added by Bloodborne’s The Old Hunters DLC remains to be seen.

Sony has announced several adaptations of its various franchises in recent years. Along with HBO’s The Last of Us series, which wrapped up its second season in May last year, the company has also announced that it is working on a new Helldivers movie. More details have been revealed since last year, including the fact that it will star Jason Momoa and that it is aiming for a theatrical release on November 10th, 2027. The production also involves Hutch Parker, Asad Qizilbash, and Justin Lin.

The company is also working on an adaptation of the Horizon franchise. While earlier reports had indicated that it might be cancelled, the company revealed back in January 2025 that it had entered early production at PlayStation Productions and Columbia Pictures. Originally slated to be a movie, Qizilbash revealed a year ago that the project had been transformed into a TV series.

Of course, Sony isn’t the only major gaming company that has been dipping its toes into movie adaptations. A24 is working with director Alex Garland and George R.R. Martin as producers to create a live-action adaptation of FromSoftware’s open-world RPG Elden Ring. Recently, a couple of videos made their way onto TikTok, giving us a look at the set of a ruined Church of Marika.

Nintendo’s movie adaptations have also been continuing, with the company having recently released The Super Mario Galaxy Movie alongside Illumination. Earlier this month, the film managed to break box office records, having made $372.5 million. While not as big of an opening as its predecessor—The Super Mario Bros. Movie—the film still has the potential to beat its overall opening week box office performance by making more than $500 million.

The date (December 31st, 2026) is clearly a placeholder, but the box art appears legitimate. It indicates that the release is on a Game-Key Card, which might be a dealbreaker for physical collectors. Then again, given the sheer size of the title alongside its expansion, a proper cartridge with everything on it would have been far out of reach for Bandai Namco. At least the full game download is only 75 GB, so there’s some silver lining.

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition was originally slated for 2026. However, after reports emerged of performance troubles, it was delayed. Alongside previous updates, the port includes new weapons, armor sets and mount customization options, which will be available to all platforms in a separate paid DLC. Check out our reviews for more details on the base game and Shadow of the Erdtree.

Besides bringing The Lands Between and The Land of Shadow to Switch 2 players, FromSoftware is also working on The Duskbloods, a PvEvP multiplayer title. It’s allegedly launching in late 2026.

This time, it’s dataminer Lance McDonald, who has uncovered an unused cutscene that showcases the moment Miquella planted the seed of the Haligtree at Elphael. If you need a refresher, Miquella intended for the Haligtree to be the source of a cure for Malenia’s Scarlet Rot, a debilitating condition that she managed to survive for a while before unleashing it upon Caelid in her battle with Radahn during The Shattering. She was returned to its roots, corrupting the tree and lying in wait for her brother, seemingly unaware that he had been abducted by Mohg, the Lord of Blood, who had his own plans for the Elden Throne.

“This is a look at a never-before-seen map file where a cutscene was filmed for Elden Ring, which showed Miquella planting the Haligtree, as well as the process through which, during earlier development and testing, this cutscene was intended to have been played.”

Miquella’s intentions seem pure, although his methods were revealed as rather misguided during our time with Shadow of the Erdtree. It’s still nice to think of a time before The Shattering when the twin prodigies worked to better their own lives as well as the ones of the people around them. It’s also really cool to see the early origins of a tree that served as the backdrop of one of the most iconic boss battles we’ve had over the years.

Elden Ring is available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and PC. It’s also coming to Switch 2 with the Tarnished Edition out sometime this year.

The streamer said through messages on Discord that the set was just a few minutes from where they live. They didn’t quite reveal any precise location, but it’s believed that the shooting is taking place somewhere in England. As caught by PC Gamer, a third video was posted on TikTok, revealing that a trap had been placed over the set. “Hahahaha, people think it might be AI. I’m posting another video today. I went back today and got more footage,” they said.

PC Gamer’s report also points to the film’s production taking place near Windsor Great Park, which the publication has referred to as a popular filming location for all sorts of productions. Among other things, the location has seen the filming of Pirates of the Caribbean and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

The live-action movie adaptation of Elden Ring was officially announced back in May 2025. A24 is handling production on the project with Alex Garland—known for his work as director on Civil War and Warfare—serving as its director and writer. George R.R. Martin is also involved, serving as a producer, alongside Vince Geradis, Peter Rice, Andrew Macdonald, and Allon Reich.

Considering the nature of Elden Ring’s main story, the plot of the movie is still shrouded in mystery. However, Garland had revealed in an interview with The New Yorker last year that he had prepared an “epic” 160-page draft, along with 40 pages full of images, which serve as the on-spec script (which Garland used to pitch the movie adaptation to Bandai Namco).

In an interview with IGN, Garland has also revealed that he finds Malenia, Blade of Miquella, to be the hardest boss fight in Elden Ring. “It’s Malenia who’s the tough one. I’m now on my seventh playthrough of that game. I’ve leveled up, I’ve got lots of juice, and a cool sword, and stuff like that, and I just throw myself at them again, and again, and again, and again. That was the technique I learned with Dark Souls,” he continued. “It’s not that you get better, it’s more like monkeys and typewriters. You just keep doing it, and eventually, one day they’re dead.”

Elden Ring was released on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S back in 2022. FromSoftware is also working on bringing the open-world RPG to the Nintendo Switch 2. In the meantime, the other platforms can also check out the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.