10 Open-World Games Better Than Elden Ring in 2026
Elden Ring is the gold standard for open world RPGs, but games like Red Dead Redemption 2 are even better.
Elden Ring stands as FromSoftware's landmark action-RPG collaboration with George R.R. Martin, released in February 2022 across PC and console platforms. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki's vision helped define the modern soulslike genre, building on the foundation established by Dark Souls over nearly two decades.
The game continues to maintain cultural relevance as a point of reference for other releases, with recent coverage examining how newer titles either draw inspiration from or compete with its design. Conversation around Elden Ring's community remains active, bolstered by fan modifications that have reinvigorated engagement for some players. Meanwhile, FromSoftware's next project is moving toward playability, and the confirmed arrival of Elden Ring on Nintendo Switch 2 represents a significant platform expansion, though questions remain about technical performance on the new hardware.
Elden Ring is the gold standard for open world RPGs, but games like Red Dead Redemption 2 are even better.
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Every last weapon, spell, and skill must be tested
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Elden Ring is in the conversation again thanks to its Tarnished Edition release on Switch 2 . To coincide with the launch of the long-awaited port, FromSoftware released a DLC pack for other platforms including the extras from this Switch 2 Tarnished Edition.
From Software and Bandai Namco have released a hasty new Elden Ring patch to stop people getting their hands on items from the game's Tarnished Pack DLC for free.
Explore Elden Ring, Skyrim, and more RPGs where broken builds shine, offering absurd power scaling, satisfying mastery, and buildcrafting fun.
I went hands-on with Nodusfall, HoYoverse's big new action game, at Gamescom, and came away impressed by HoYo's take on Monster Hunter.
That's why he's straight up Zorkin' it with The Duskbloods
Tarnished Edition, that is. The latest UK Charts data is in, and we have a few newcomers this week. Most notably, Switch 2 exclusive Orbitals has performed admirably, entering the charts at number 3. It falls just behind Onimusha: Way of the Sword , which expectedly sold exceedin…
Elden Ring fans officially have a new release to look forward to in Fall 2026, with a big $130 price tag.
"The delay has proven immensely beneficial". After being delayed to " allow time for performance adjustments ", Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition finally arrived on the Switch 2 last month. So, was it worth the wait? Digital Foundry has now taken a look and confirms the delay has bee…
Sorry, Ranni, I'm moving on in The Duskbloods
The Elden Ring Tarnish Edition brings together the beloved ARPG and its excellent DLC as one package for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Miyazaki doesn't really understand where the rumor came from.
Elden Ring just came out on Nintendo Switch 2 a few days ago, and we now have a deeper dive into the technical side of things with an analysis from Digital Foundry covering frame rate, resolution, and more. In the end, FromSoftware delivered a fairly admirable port. The game isn’…
Explore Hidetaka Miyazaki's comments on hands, feet, and human nature in "Elden Ring" and "The Duskbloods," plus the fan theories behind them.
Dark Souls and Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki has addressed the rumors that he's got a foot fetish, and he seemed pretty baffled by the whole thing.
Frisbee Dog, The Fell Omen. We have another look at the latest numbers for physical game sales in Japan, courtesy of Famitsu , and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition has put up a pretty good fight in its debut week. The Switch 2 release dodge rolled onto the podium right from the jump…
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 29, 2026 is now available. A couple of notable games dropped last week with Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition. Both came out of the gate strong. Metal Gear Solid: Master Colle…
This is good, isn't it? Well folks, it was a bit delayed this week, but we finally have the latest data for the UK boxed charts. It's quite an interesting one too, as we have a few new faces joining the ranks. First up, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition makes its debut at number five…
Learn the location of every weapon, armor set, shield, and Torrent skin in Elden Ring's Tarnished Pack DLC.
I went into the Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo completely blind. I had never played any of the previous games in the series, nor did I know what to truly expect. I simply downloaded it and gave it a try. After playing through it with a beaming smile on my face, dismembering demo…
Game composer and arranger Yoshimi Kudo has launched his own YouTube channel, titled Yoshimi Kudo’s Music Madness. Kudo is known for contributing music to games including 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Unicorn Overlord, and Elden Ring. Kudo plans to use the channel to share music he ha…
New Elden Ring players are swiftly being transported to Sellia Crystal Tunnel and learning about the game the hard way.
You look familiar.
Learn the Great Reed Katana location in Elden Ring's Tarnished Pack DLC and find out how to reach it.
Here is how to get the Leontiel's Greatsword and armor set in Elden Ring Tarnished Edition.
Here is where to find all three armor sets for Torrent in Elden Ring Tarnished Edition.
Elden Ring has quickly climbed to the top of the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop, giving FromSoftware's long-delayed port a strong early result.
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Nodusfall, a new monster-hunting action game from the makers of Genshin Impact, share a lot in common with FF16, according to a recent preview.
Elden Ring is being subjected to intense review bombing from fans angry over a recent DLC released for the beloved open-world RPG.
One last hurrah for "fort comma night," "Mist, or Beast," and "offer pickle."
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 30, 2026 are now available. Elden Ring supplanted itself at #1 last week with pre-loads, and now that it’s actually launched, it stays at that spot. Having said that, it had competition – Metal Gear Solid: Master Co…
Some poor bosses are getting "the Matador treatment".
Publisher Bandai Namco comments on the potential for its open world epic Elden Ring to receive more updates in the future.
Nodusfall looks like a promising action RPG, but its similarities to Elden Ring raise a question about where inspiration ends and imitation begins.
Emboldened by the flame of ambition. Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition , one of the highlights of Nintendo's big Switch 2 Direct back in April 2025, is finally upon us. Due for release on 28th August 2026 , the review's for FromSoftware's remarkable port are now in. Before we dive in…
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is out on Switch 2 with new classes, armor sets and Torrent customization for all players.
Hands-on with the free-to-play boss-killer.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition went from a 15fps Gamescom disaster to a mostly stable 30fps Switch 2 port. We look at how FromSoftware's delay turned one of the platform's biggest worries into a genuine turnaround story.
Fans of Soulslike and RPG games alike have a new indie title that is lighting up Steam less than two weeks after making its debut on the platform.
The Lands Between has more to find. Elden Ring's Tarnished Edition adds more content to an already-packed world - from new Armour Sets to Weapons, NPC Invasions, and Spectral Steed Attire options (new looks for Torrent, in other words). It's all available either as part of the El…
Get the locations of the Tree Sentinel, Carian Silver and Funereal Night skins for Torrent
FromSoftware's Elden Ring is already leading Nintendo Switch 2 sales charts ahead of its Tarnished Edition launch. Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Becomes #1 Best-Selling Nintendo Switch 2 Game is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Gaming News
Elden Ring has maintained a strong cultural impact throughout the 2020s and it’s back in the spotlight once again thanks to a new release of the game on the Nintendo Switch 2. Wherever you choose to play it, starting Elden Ring or giving it another chance has never been easier. T…
FromSoftware has delivered a surprise Elden Ring update, revealing the biggest changes its critically acclaimed action-RPG has gotten in years.
Punishment 101
Elden Ring is launching imminently on Nintendo Switch 2, and we’re now able to get a better look at how it compares to the PS5 release with a graphics comparison video. Much has been made of the Nintendo Switch 2 version going back to last year. Out of the gate, the title seemed…
After timid previews, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition's final form runs perfectly fine on Switch 2 and impresses with the visuals
'Elden Ring' is getting a huge new patch that adds new weapons and rebalances several items.
The Tarnished Edition brings a big patch for everyone
Following the report that said Battlefield 1's Jack Lowden is circling the role of James Bond for the next 007 movie, it’s now rumored that another actor who appeared in a video game, Jack Barton, could be in the mix as well. PageSix reported that Bond 26 director Denis Villeneuv…
Elden Ring patch notes 1.17 are here, and FromSoftware has brought quite a few balance changes to its open-world RPG epic ahead of new DLC.
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have released a new major patch with balance adjustments and the Tarnished Pack DLC.
Please excuse my tardiness with his Tarnished-ness. I’m currently slogging through one of the most ridiculous months for new games in recent memory (think: The Blood of Dawnwalker, Resonance, Star Wars Zero Company, Mortal Shell 2, Onimusha, and more!). And yet, I keep stuffing a…
Elden Ring was in rough shape on Switch 2 when people first tried it out last year, leading publisher Bandai Namco to significantly delay its launch plans . It's now 2026, and ahead of its new release date of August 28, has that extra time in the development oven helped smooth ou…
Hoyoverse’s Nodusfall has divided Elden Ring fans over whether its similar-looking bosses are inspired by FromSoftware or blatant ripoffs.
Look: although I have the privilege of writing about video games for this fine outlet, this does not, by any measure, mean I am always good at said video games. Everyone here on the Nintendo Everything team has a genre or two they know like the back of their hand, and I can tell…
Firstly, I admit my headline is hyperbolic. Best and worst are subjective and neither word is fully applicable when it comes to Elden Ring on Switch 2. The wordier, more accurate headline that would not inspire the precious clicks that we need to survive in this media hellscape l…
Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include Elden Ring, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, and more. Here’s the full roundup: Switch 2 Elden Ring Tarnished Edition – 50.0GB Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection…
Our complete guide to Elden Ring and its Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. In this Elden Ring guide , which includes an Elden Ring walkthrough , we're sharing our tips and tricks for beginners to help you survive the Lands Between . We've included boss fight strategies , such as M…
Who among us doesn't love to sever the Dreadnodus?
Gamescom 2026 kicked off with a major surprise in the form of Nodus Fall, a multiplayer souls-like from the Hoyoverse, the studio behind Genshin Impact. The trailer wasn't shy about its inspirations, namely 2022's Elden Ring. Multiple shots in the trailer look like they could hav…
HoYoverse revealed Nodus Fall at Gamescom ONL 2026, a multiplayer action-RPG that looks like it's borrowing more than a bit from Monster Hunter
Hidetaka Miyzaki has also confirmed that players will have plenty of customization options for their loadouts in the full game.
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 23, 2026 are now available. Elden Ring isn’t out yet, but that hasn’t stopped the game from reaching #1. Pre-loads recently started and that alone was enough to put it at the top spot. Metal Gear Solid: Master Colle…
The Duskbloods is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and we've played it for 10 hours to explain its characters, systems, and Catan influence.
It's nearly here... Nintendo of America has uploaded a new Gameplay Showcase trailer for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Switch 2, giving us a great look at what's in store for next week's launch on 28th August . It's not a particularly lengthy trailer, but it does break down so…
Elden Ring on the Nintendo Switch 2 appears to have made massive strides, with recent videos showing improved performance. Elden Ring Now Runs At Mostly Steady 30FPS On Switch 2 After Performance Improvements is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Gaming News
Elden Ring fans officially have a new release to look forward to later this year, though it comes with a big $469 price tag.
Elden Ring's dogs are some of the most annoying enemies for me to wrap my head around in a fight. Even hundreds of hours into the game, one tiny mistake in a fight against a dog threatens to send me spiraling into despair and lost runes. I wanted to figure out what it was about F…
Oblivion Remastered's Switch 2 reviews raises some big questions about whether Elden Ring can avoid the same fate.
Fantasy RPG Soulframe 's great advantage and possible curse is that it's from the studio behind Warframe , the free-to-play sci-fi bonanza that has kept chugging away since 2013, amid increasingly rocky prospects for live service games in general. Warframe continues to pull a cro…
NexusMods member ‘q1332104840’ has uploaded a new mod for Elden Ring that adds a brand-new, custom-designed “Tower of Judgment” challenge dungeon to the Lands Between. This mod adds new free content to Elden Ring. So, if you’re currently replaying it, I suggest taking a look at i…
Not so tarnished, eh? Bandai Namco had released a new story trailer for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition ahead of its Switch 2 launch on 28th August 2026 . While we're well aware that publishers like to show off games in their very best light for trailers, there's no denying that it…
Elden Ring's first gatekeeping boss Margit the Fell Omen is a real jerk. Players can run into him early in their playthrough, before they've really explored Limgrave and gotten the Good Loot, but Margit poses a challenge even for seasoned, leveled-up Souls veterans. So what is it…
Elden Ring may go down as one of the greatest games ever, and fans of the beloved title may find equal amounts of excitement from these ten games.
Skip full retail prices on Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree. Discover how players are securing the complete expansion bundle for less on PC.
Sometimes I have to remind myself that I’m a cliché, a person first compelled to write about games because I slew Dark Souls ’ Gwynn, Lord Of Cinder and sat quietly for a moment before thinking to myself, “Hit me, come on, hit me!”. No, I was not okay. But my understanding of gam…
A brand-new multiplayer Soulslike on Steam blends elements of Elden Ring and ARC Raiders to create an entirely new experience.
Bandai Namco Entertainment is preparing to launch a new Elden Ring release on Friday, August 28, with fresh content for all players.
It's been two years since FromSoftware released its Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, but a new post from the developer has some fans believing that even more Elden Ring DLC is on the way.
While there are obvious reasons why some might call Elden Ring the greatest modern open-world RPG, it actually pales in comparison to another.
An upcoming brand-new action RPG on Steam combines the gameplay of Elder Scrolls with the worldbuilding of Elden Ring, if on a smaller scale.
Elden Ring is one of the best RPGs of all time, but there are a few masterpiece games that have it beat.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is about to get an absolute hum-dinger of an open-world action-RPG, but it has a chance to blow up in the console's face.
Sometimes a mod can feel like playing a game for the first time.
FromSoftware's mysterious multiplayer-only game will be playable for the first time next month.
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The world of FromSoftware and George R.R. Martin's Elden Ring is expanding next year with a brand-new release.
Over the years, FromSoftware and its president Hidetaka Miyazaki have become some of the most highly regarded Japanese game developers in history. With the massive success of the Dark Souls series having given rise to a whole new sub-genre within action RPGs across PC and console…
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