‘Elden Ring’ Officially Brings Back Epic Boss for a New 2026 Release
FromSoftware's Elden Ring continues to expand its merchandise line-up with a new collectible statue of Malenia, one of the game's most notorious bosses, now confirmed for release later in 2026. The figure caters to the game's large fanbase, particularly players who managed to defeat the challenging boss during their playthroughs, and reflects the title's enduring popularity years after launch.
The quarter-scale Malenia statue is available for pre-order now via the Figure Fetch website, priced at $250, with shipping expected in December 2026. The release comes amid a busy year for Elden Ring, which won Game of the Year at the 2023 Game Awards and is also being adapted into a live-action film by A24, written and directed by Alex Garland.
- New 1/4-scale Malenia statue from Elden Ring confirmed for 2026.
- Priced at $250, pre-orders open now, shipping December.
- Comes as Elden Ring gets an A24 live-action film adaptation.
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Elden Ring, released in 2022 by Japanese studio FromSoftware, is a fantasy action role-playing game known for its punishing difficulty and challenging boss fights. Malenia is widely regarded as one of the toughest and most memorable of these bosses, and has become something of a badge of honour among players who managed to defeat her. The game has sold tens of millions of copies and remains a major presence in gaming culture years after its original launch.
FromSoftware and its licensing partners continue to produce merchandise tied to the game, including highly detailed collectible statues aimed at fans and collectors. Elden Ring's ongoing popularity has also been reflected in accolades, including Game of the Year at the 2023 Game Awards, and in a planned live-action film adaptation from A24, directed by Alex Garland, indicating the franchise's reach beyond gaming.
This context matters because new merchandise releases, like a statue of a specific boss, tend to resonate strongly with the game's dedicated fanbase, who often attach personal significance to particularly difficult in-game achievements. Such releases also serve as a marker of a game's lasting commercial and cultural relevance long after its initial release.