
It seems that according to sources like IGN and Nintendo Life, the Tarnished Edition of Elden Ring is reportedly running sluggishly, with a rather messy appearance. Players who’ve tried it at this year’s Gamescom have described it as surprisingly poor, with Nintendo Life’s Felix Sanchez stating that the frame rate (FPS) resembles around 20 frames per second, occasionally dropping to 15 in certain areas. The textures have been criticized as muddy and of low resolution, suggesting that the game doesn’t seem to prioritize visual quality over performance.
This development is especially disheartening when considering the handheld market’s standards: devices like the Steam Deck have been smoothly running Elden Ring for several years now, making this a concerning sign for the upcoming Switch 2. However, there’s speculation that this current state of shoddiness might be attributable to FromSoftware, which could potentially lead to challenges ahead.