Elden Ring: Festering Fingerprint Officially Announced For April 2027

Published Nov 10, 2026, 6:13 AM EST

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It is hard to believe that it has not yet been five years since we were treated to the masterpiece that is Elden Ring. However, with the game now being considered FromSoftware's magnum opus, going onto inspire an equally successful DLC, hit spin-off, and even an upcoming live-action movie, it is clear to see why Elden Ring is here to stay, and it seems as though the big releases are far from over, even if FromSoftware itself has moved on to pastures new.

Here at Screen Rant, our very own Christopher Teuton reviewed Elden Ring, rewarding it a perfect score of 10/10. He wrote:

Everything about Elden Ring feels like a celebration of what FromSoftware has accomplished since the original release of Demon's Souls, up to and including Déraciné and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The open world genre is perfect for the developer's penchant for hiding NPCs, quests, and items in obscure and hard-to-reach locations, and the Lands Between have been crafted in such a way that it's nearly impossible to get too lost or overwhelmed at any given moment. Elden Ring is exactly what fans want it to be, and it very likely will become many people's favorite FromSoftware title yet.

Now, Elden Ring is set to return with a brand-new release set for launch in April 2027, and it will be the perfect purchase for those who wish to celebrate one beloved character.

Courtesy of the Bandai Namco Store, the Elden Ring Festering Fingerprint Vyke statue is now available for pre-order, and at just £59.99, it will make for the perfect belated Christmas present for the Elden Ring lover in your life.

Designed by S.H. Figuarts, the statue "is fully articulated, with flexible materials used for dynamic and unhindered posing" and customers can also expect to receive Vyke's war spear and the flame of frenzy parts, allowing them to create some cinematic scenes. Altogether, the set includes:

• The main body,
• Three pairs of optional hands,
• Vyke's war spear,
• The flame of frenzy effect part

As mentioned, the Elden Ring Festering Fingerprint Vyke statue is set to begin shipping out in April 2027, but it is also worth noticing that some regions are able to purchase this figure as we speak, so it is worth checking to see if the stunning model is available for you without the need to preorder.

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As Elden Ring fans will know, Vyke the Dragonspear, also known as Roundtable Knight Vyke and Festering Fingerprint Vyke, serves as an invader for our Tarnished, as well as one of the game's many bosses. Set to become the Elden Lord before our arrival, it is safe to say that Vyke has quite a problem with us, and as a close companion of the dragon Lansseax, he was able to become her most loyal knight and master his own dragon powers. As such, he is a formidable foe when we encounter him at the Evergaol. Defeating him, however, will reward the Tarnished with the Fingerprint armor set, as well as the Vyke's Dragonbolt incantation.

Now, you can relive that boss fight in stunning detail thanks to the Elden Ring Festering Fingerprint Vyke statue, which is now available for pre-order on the official Bandai Namco store.

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