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"It's really bad, and I understand why they don't want you to see this, because wowie zowie, it is terrible," said Nintendo Life's Felix Sanchez (via Kotaku). "Of course, you're never going to see the light of this—maybe it will just release in that state, but I can't imagine they will do that—It was like playing Ocarina of Time. It was like 20 frames per second, sometimes I was like, 'This has dropped [to] 15 frames per second.'"

Article:

Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Runs So Badly On Switch 2 That Bandai Namco Isn't Allowing Recording At Gamescom

Source: https://www.thegamer.com/elden-ring-tarnished-edition-nintendo-switch-2-major-performance-issues/

 

[ecosse_011172]

Oh look, the same thread again.

 

[Kacho]

Just cancel it.

 

[HerjansEagleFeeder]

Must be nostalgic for Nintendo connoiseurs

 

[kevboard]

does noone have one of those spy glasses with small cameras on the sides?

get someone with a pair of those to record the game

 

[Little Mac]

Yet it runs good on a Steam Deck …

 

[LordOcidax]

does noone have one of those spy glasses with small cameras on the sides?

get someone with a pair of those to record the game

They don't want to be blacklisted for events.

 

[LordOcidax]

Yet it runs good on a Steam Deck …

The issue is optimization not hardware. Still a Fromsoft game is not a good bench for hardware capabilities and optimization.

 

[Rush2112]

What a great handheld. Im sure it was totally worth the money.

 

[Zacfoldor]

When someone says a Switch 2 game runs bad and doesn't immediately specify if we are talking handheld or docked, I immediately assume I'm being manipulated/clickbaited.

We must be specific when discussing switch 2 performance if we are talking handheld or docked. The other thread:

Thread 'Elden Ring on Switch 2 Is a Disaster in Handheld Mode | gamescom 2025 - IGN'

Aug 20, 2025

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We played Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition in handheld mode on Switch 2 and came away very disappointed with the game's performance, especially when in the open areas like Limgrave. Frame rate drops were significant when turning the camera whilst exploring outside of the tutorial area, and this, combined with a confusing button layout on Switch 2, made combat confusing and exploration fairly dispiriting. We weren't allowed to record gameplay at the booth, probably due to this fact, but you can hear our thoughts on Elden Ring Switch 2 handheld gameplay in this...

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Clearly states handheld mode, so I accept that is must be legit news. this thread I have no idea from reading the OP, so I know I'm being somehow tricked into believing a half truth. Furthermore, since the original thread only stated handheld mode, that makes me assume that docked mode MAY BE fine(I really have no idea) and this thread is misleading. Looking at who the op is then makes me more suspicious. Then I google when the game released and realize it is not out for Switch 2 and the only release date is sometime in 2025 and I began to wonder why we came. This is of no consequence or relevance until the game launches no? The game could be fixed by launch and/or delayed. To be an ER IQ snob is crazy though since the recommended way to play on base PS5 was originally to play the PS4 version for better frame rate...these people are not technical dynamos...especially before a game even launches...

 

[Dacvak]

What a great handheld. Im sure it was totally worth the money.

 

[ecosse_011172]

What a great handheld. Im sure it was totally worth the money.

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

"It was like playing Ocarina of Time."

So.. it was awesome?

In all seriousness, why would they showcase something if it's in such bad shape?

 

[ハトリス]

Why even show it when they aren't ready to show it

 

[Imtjnotu]

What a great handheld. Im sure it was totally worth the money.

 

[SScorpio]

When someone says a Switch 2 game runs bad and doesn't immediately specify if we are talking handheld or docked, I immediately assume I'm being manipulated/clickbaited.

We must be specific when discussing switch 2 performance if we are talking handheld or docked. The other thread:

Thread 'Elden Ring on Switch 2 Is a Disaster in Handheld Mode | gamescom 2025 - IGN'

Aug 20, 2025

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We played Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition in handheld mode on Switch 2 and came away very disappointed with the game's performance, especially when in the open areas like Limgrave. Frame rate drops were significant when turning the camera whilst exploring outside of the tutorial area, and this, combined with a confusing button layout on Switch 2, made combat confusing and exploration fairly dispiriting. We weren't allowed to record gameplay at the booth, probably due to this fact, but you can hear our thoughts on Elden Ring Switch 2 handheld gameplay in this...

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• Replies: 200
• Forum: Gaming Discussion

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Clearly states handheld mode, so I accept that is must be legit news. this thread I have no idea from reading the OP, so I know I'm being somehow tricked into believing a half truth. Furthermore, since the original thread only stated handheld mode, that makes me assume that docked mode MAY BE fine(I really have no idea) and this thread is misleading. Looking at who the op is then makes me more suspicious. Then I google when the game released and realize it is not out for Switch 2 and the only release date is sometime in 2025 and I began to wonder why we came. This is of no consequence or relevance until the game launches no? The game could be fixed by launch and/or delayed. To be an ER IQ snob is crazy though since the recommended way to play on base PS5 was originally to play the PS4 version for better frame rate...these people are not technical dynamos...especially before a game even launches...

So it's fine for games to be released that very poor performance in handheld mode, but are somewhat playable docked?

I thought the entire purpose of the Switch 1/2 was you could play how you want?

 

[Spukc]

Yet it runs good on a Steam Deck …

Aye it's weird.. the switch 2 shits all over steam decks 1 power.

Yet omg this must be the fault of the devs from soft.

 

[Saber]

PS4 handle this thing ok at best (when theres lot going on, the framerate funbles). Wouldn't expect Switch 2 to handles this game ok either.

 

[simpatico]

They'll figure it out, just not today. I wonder if they're starting from the console version. If so, the AMD to Nvidia translation might not be going well. I can't think of anything in the PC version that would account for this kind of performance.

 

[Little Mac]

the switch 2 shits all over steam decks 1 power.

 

[Spukc]

Check cyberpunk

 

[DaleinCalgary]

Everyone excited for Duskbloods note this, it's going to suck

 

[Hudo]

Not a good look for Nintendo, From Software and Bandai Namco

 

[Fake]

Base PS4 runs OK. Wasn't NS2 to be comparable with Series S?

 

[vodka-bull]

Well that's a new low, even for Nintendo. Elden Ring doesn't even look that great on beefy hatdware…

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

It's obviously a developer issue, I mean they made Bloodborne on PS4 run at like 18fps.

 

[Little Mac]

Check cyberpunk

Check Elden Ring

 

[tr1p1ex]

wake me up when it's released so I can recheck the outrage meter.

 

[AJUMP23]

Nintendo consoles are for Nintendo games. Not genre defining Third party revolutions.

 

[Pasta la Vista]

Elden Ring is one of those games where nearly everyone who wanted to play it, already did. And those that will play it in the future have several other options that cost less AND have better visuals + performance. These super late ports of 3rd party games never pan out well on Nintendo systems unless you make the release window like Cyberpunk did.

 

[FoxMcChief]

It's obviously a developer issue, I mean they made Bloodborne on PS4 run at like 18fps.

 

[Spukc]

Check Elden Ring

Bro those devs have a shit track record on any hardware

 

[DaleinCalgary]

oops, sorry about the size

 

[Thief1987]

Trash (in tech) developer making a game for a trash hardware. What results anyone expected?

 

[ThisIsMyDog]

Aye it's weird.. the switch 2 shits all over steam decks 1 power.

Not with that CPU.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Bro those devs have a shit track record on any hardware

Quiet you! You're not going with the anti-Nintendo narrative. Just because this developer has yet to make a good performing game on any previous console, doesn't excuse Nintendo for their console.

It's all Nintendo's fault. Not the developer that seems to get a free pass for all their games performances.

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

oops, sorry about the size

Although we have to point out this has nothing to do with Nintendo, it's Bamco publishing, and as far as we know it's Fromsoft themselves doing the work on the port. So,

 

[NeverYouMind]

It's obviously a developer issue, I mean they made Bloodborne on PS4 run at like 18fps.

It was mostly a locked 30fps with weird frame pacing. It was not on the level of Dark Souls New Londo on PS3.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Although we have to point out this has nothing to do with Nintendo, it's Bamco publishing, and as far as we know it's Fromsoft themselves doing the work on the port. So,

Don't waste your time on trolls. The ignore feature was made specifically for them.

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

Aye it's weird.. the switch 2 shits all over steam decks 1 power.

Yet omg this must be the fault of the devs from soft.

So, Switch 2 is not really that much more powerful in real life use cases. For example, less memory and lower power draw. But regardless, Fromsoft is *terrible* at optimising and the game doesn't even run very well 3+ years later on vastly more powerful hardware (PS5, Xbox Series X).

 

[MagiusNecros]

Outlook for Duskbloods not so good

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

Don't waste your time on trolls. The ignore feature was made specifically for them.

*Or*, we could throw out the trolls

Just spitballin' here

 

[UltimaKilo]

Base PS4 runs OK. Wasn't NS2 to be comparable with Series S?

Not even close.

 

[Trogdor1123]

I'm sure they will get it optimized to some degree. I always found it odd the pc version is locked to 60fps.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Outlook for Duskbloods not so good

It's a From game, so that was always the case.

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

Outlook for Duskbloods not so good

Not so much, because that began planning on Switch 1, and is designed solely for Switch 2. So I would actually expect it to run pretty well. Of course, no more than 30 fps, though.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

does noone have one of those spy glasses with small cameras on the sides?

get someone with a pair of those to record the game

They have a light on the side when you start recording so no dice.

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

It's a From game, so that was always the case.

Outlook for Duskbloods not so good

Not so much, because Duskbloods began planning on Switch 1, and is designed solely for Switch 2. So I would actually expect it to run pretty well, compared to typical Fromsoft games that are multiplatform. Of course, no more than 30 fps, though.

 

[Bojji]

From Software - runs like crap

 

[NuclearDiarrhea]

The atrocious performance will make the game a lot more difficult so at least there's a positive out of all this.