With Summer Game Fest approaching, all eyes are on FromSoftware as sources suggest the studio may finally lift the veil on several ongoing projects, including a brand-new IP and more details on The Duskbloods.
As the Summer Game Fest 2026 season kicks into full gear this week, anticipation is building around what FromSoftware might have in store. The acclaimed Japanese developer, riding an unprecedented wave of success following Elden Ring's historic run, is widely expected to make an appearance — potentially revealing updates on multiple projects that have been quietly cooking behind the scenes.
Industry insiders point to a pivotal moment for FromSoftware's public-facing strategy. With parent company Kadokawa's latest financial report explicitly listing multiple unannounced titles alongside Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition and The Duskbloods, the 2026 summer showcase circuit — starting with Sony's State of Play on June 2 and continuing through the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8 — offers the perfect platform for major reveals.
The most tantalizing possibility is a brand-new IP entirely separate from the Soulsborne formula. FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki hinted in a recent interview that the studio has "several ideas" for new original properties that go beyond what fans have come to expect. While he was characteristically cryptic about specifics, the team's expansion over the past two years suggests they have the bandwidth to juggle multiple ambitious projects simultaneously.
Meanwhile, The Duskbloods — FromSoftware's first Nintendo-exclusive title in over two decades — remains one of the most anticipated games in the industry. The 8-player PvPvE experience has been generating significant buzz since its initial reveal, and many expect a concrete release window to be announced during one of the summer events. Bandai Namco, FromSoftware's long-time publishing partner, also recently confirmed their presence at Summer Game Fest.
For Elden Ring fans specifically, the summer showcase period could bring clarity on the Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2. While Kadokawa's financial report reaffirmed the 2026 release window, concrete details on pricing, exclusive features, and pre-order dates remain conspicuously absent. Many in the community believe Summer Game Fest — or Nintendo's own planned showcase — will be the venue for a full reveal.
With at least three major showcases on the calendar in the coming week, the wait for concrete FromSoftware news may finally be coming to an end. Whether it's a new IP reveal, Duskbloods gameplay, or Tarnished Edition details — one thing is certain: the Lands Between won't be the only world FromSoftware is building.