Overview
- FromSoftware and Bandai Namco confirmed on June 4 that Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026.
- The Switch 2 package includes the original Elden Ring and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion plus new content such as two starting classes, four armor sets, new weapons and Torrent customization.
- FromSoftware said the port was pushed from 2025 into 2026 to allow time for “performance adjustments” after rough off‑screen previews at Gamescom 2025; recent hands‑on reports and a short direct‑feed clip show clear improvements but independent verification that the footage is native Switch 2 capture remains limited.
- The new extras will be sold on other platforms the same day as the Tarnished Pack priced at 550 yen while retailer listings show physical Switch 2 preorders around $79.99, signaling a premium Switch bundle plus low‑cost cross‑platform DLC.
- Elden Ring is a multi‑million seller and critical hit since 2022 so the Switch 2 release could broaden access to the game on a handheld device and serve as an important third‑party showcase for Nintendo’s new hardware.