Elden Ring Tarnished Edition will release for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026, combining the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. The edition features two new starting classes, armor sets, weapons, and customization options for the horse character Torrent [1, 2, 3, 5, 6]. Preorders for the Switch 2 version are now live, priced between $79.99 and $80 [2, 3, 6].
The new content included in the Tarnished Edition will also be available for purchase on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam on the same day [1, 2, 5, 6]. Bandai Namco stated the update will be available "to purchase," but whether it will be free or paid DLC remains unclear; pricing is likely around $5 if paid [2, 5].
Elden Ring was originally released in 2022 to critical and commercial success, selling over 30 million copies worldwide [1, 2]. It was initially planned to launch on Switch 2 in 2025, but the release was delayed to improve performance after early Switch 2 builds suffered significant issues, especially in handheld mode [1, 2, 4, 5].
Eurogamer reviewer Aoife Wilson described Elden Ring as "grandiose," "mysterious," and "a touch more welcoming" than previous FromSoftware games [1]. The Tarnished Edition’s new armor, weapons, and customization features will also come to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms at a later date [1, 4, 5].
The Elden Ring movie adaptation, in production with a budget exceeding $100 million, is set for release on March 3, 2028 [1].
