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Stardew Valley returns to No. 1 on Steam Deck’s January 2026 top-20 list, as Elden Ring makes a comeback and Cult of the Lamb’s DLC renews interest; the piece notes new entries like Fallout New Vegas and titles that left the chart, with Steam Deck HQ promising more coverage.
Clair Obscur Expedition 33, an indie turn-based RPG, has reportedly surpassed Elden Ring as the most awarded Game of the Year title, with 436 GOTY awards so far and more possible in 2025, signaling mainstream attention for the niche genre.
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is closing the gap on Elden Ring’s Game of the Year record, climbing into the 400s with about 411 GOTY wins (as of 2025–2026), and leaving Elden Ring (435 GOTY wins) within striking distance. The indie RPG is also earning nominations and honors for 2026 awards, including the DICE Awards GOTY and BAFTA GOTY longlists, alongside other accolades such as Golden Joystick’s Ultimate Game of the Year and The Game Awards. The game has reportedly sold over six million copies, marking Sandfall Interactive’s debut with a major critical and commercial impact.
The article highlights the author's top gaming experiences of 2025, including the innovative roguelite 'Nightreign' based on Elden Ring, the family-favorite word game 'Word Play,' the immersive RPG 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2,' and the surprising single-player social deduction game 'Demon Bluff,' emphasizing their unique qualities and personal impact.
FromSoftware released the Nightreign Update 1.03.1 for Elden Ring, adding new content for the Forsaken Hollows DLC, including targets, landmarks, and raid events, along with numerous balance adjustments, bug fixes, and feature improvements. The update enhances gameplay in Deep of Night mode, updates pre-order bonuses, and addresses security vulnerabilities, requiring players to update before online play.
The upcoming Elden Ring Nightreign DLC, The Forsaken Hollows, is designed to be slightly more challenging than the main game, with a focus on balancing difficulty for both new and veteran players, influenced subtly by previous DLCs like Shadow of the Erdtree, and introduces new areas and enemies, launching on December 4th.
Footage from Milan Games Week 2025 shows that Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition running on Switch 2 appears to be improving, with performance less tarnished than expected, though not yet on par with PS5. The game is still delayed to 2026, but early impressions suggest progress in the port's development.
FromSoftware announced the Elden Ring Nightreign expansion, The Forsaken Hollows, releasing on December 4, 2025, for PS5, featuring two new classes (Scholar and Undertaker), two bosses, and a new map event in the Great Hollow area. The DLC is included with the Deluxe Edition and available as an upgrade for base game owners.
Elden Ring is releasing a major expansion called The Forsaken Hollows on December 4, featuring new character classes, bosses including Knight Artorias from Dark Souls, and new locations, promising exciting content for fans.
Kadokawa announced that FromSoftware's Elden Ring Nightreign DLC is expected to be released by March 2026, along with other titles like the Duskbloods and the Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, as part of their ongoing development pipeline.
Elden Ring Nightreign will receive its first paid DLC by April 2026, featuring a new map, character classes, and bosses, aiming to revive player interest and expand the game’s content, with additional related projects planned for 2026.
The port of Elden Ring for Nintendo Switch 2, called Tarnished Edition, has been delayed until 2026 to allow for performance adjustments, pushing back its original 2025 release plan.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Switch 2 has been delayed to 2026 to allow more time for performance improvements, due to disappointing performance reports during testing, especially in handheld mode, despite the game's successful launch elsewhere in 2022.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition has been delayed to 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2 due to the need for performance adjustments, with the developers aiming to improve the game's frame rate and overall performance before release.
Elden Ring: Nightreign's new hard mode, which was extremely challenging, has been updated by FromSoftware to allow players to voluntarily lower their difficulty level and gain loss protection, making the mode more accessible and enjoyable for casual players, though some still desire more features like bosses or endless mode.