The rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2 are not letting up. Now there is speculation about a small sensation that - if it really comes - could give a taste of the capabilities of the successor console. The leak concerns the port of Elden Ring.
Currently, fans are still dealing with the rumor whether Nintendo before Halloween could finally officially announce the Nintendo Switch 2. As if that wasn't exciting enough, leaker Nash Weedle on X around the corner and claims that Elden Ring from FromSoftware and Bandai Namco could make the jump to the new Nintendo console.
If that were the case, it would be quite a sensation. Elden Ring is hardware-hungry, and even a port would require a decent amount of performance, which the Nintendo Switch 2 then provides smooth gaming It would not be just a wish that Elden Ring would run smoothly on the Nintendo Switch 2: the game concept actually requires it. Timing and smoothness are important so that players do not accidentally die on screen. The alleged port would therefore definitely be the first Milestone for the Nintendo Switch 2 to understand.
Is Elden Ring coming to Nintendo Switch 2?
Many fans have pretty clear expectations about the Nintendo Switch 2, especially in terms of games. A new 3D Mario is planned, a Mario Kart as well and of course the popular game series around Zelda, Pokémon or Fire Emblem cannot be left out. However, fans have far fewer expectations of the third-party providers. Many are simply waiting to be surprised – or have to be. Because: Official information on the Nintendo Switch 2 games There is currently no information, at best it is just rumors.
Ultimately, a lot depends on the hardware: If the conditions are good enough, the Nintendo Switch 2, many successful games will be released as ports. This would have advantages for fans, as they would not be limited to the first-party games. One thing is clear: third-party developers will publish many games for the Nintendo Switch 2, possibly even well-known titles or game series for which the Nintendo Switch has not been a suitable platform so far.
If the current rumor about Elden Ring is true, it would be a game changer for the Nintendo Switch 2. As the leaker states, it is not FromSoftware that is responsible for the port, but Virtuous. The studio specializes in exactly that.
Once again, nothing has been officially confirmed. Neither BandaiNamco nor FromSoftware nor Virtous have made an official statement. This will certainly not change until the Nintendo Switch 2 has actually been announced.
