It is official. Hidetaka Miyazaki walked onto the Summer Game Fest stage last night with a 90-second teaser in hand. Elden Ring 2 exists, and it lands in spring 2027. The room exploded, Twitter buckled. Here is the summary.
The essentials: Elden Ring 2 confirmed, spring 2027 release, FromSoftware at the helm, George R.R. Martin on lore, simultaneous launch on PC/PS5/Xbox Series. No previous-gen, no Switch version.
What the teaser showed
The 90-second trailer revealed three clear elements. First, active volcanoes looming over a new region. Then, floating cities that nod to both Sekiro and Studio Ghibli. And above all, navigation on the back of flying creatures, which seems to replace (or complement) Torrent.
- Spring 2027 release, a very specific window for FromSoft.
- PC, PS5, Xbox Series day-one: no PS4 or Xbox One build.
- George R.R. Martin stays on lore, as in the first game.
- Miyazaki directs, confirmed live on stage.
What it changes
Skipping the previous gen sends a strong signal. FromSoftware bets on modern SSDs and ray tracing to deliver an even denser world. The presence of aerial navigation on flying mounts suggests verticality will be a structural mechanic, unlike the first Elden Ring where it stayed anecdotal.
“We want you to rediscover the feeling of getting lost, just like the first time in 2022.” — Hidetaka Miyazaki, on stage.
What to watch
The big unknown is multiplayer. FromSoftware has said nothing on the matter. Eyes are also on a possibly improved co-op mode, long requested by the community. The studio promised a full gameplay reveal at Gamescom 2026.
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