Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Finally Locks In August Launch for Nintendo Switch 2
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, complete with the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and exclusive cosmetic bonuses.
FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have officially announced that Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition will arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28. First revealed during Nintendo's hardware showcase in April 2025, the port brings the massive open-world action RPG and its 2024 expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, to Nintendo's next generation platform. While the release date was pushed out of last year following a shaky showing at Gamescom, recent previews indicate the team has the ambitious port running smoothly on the hybrid hardware.
The Tarnished Edition includes a few exclusive perks for players picking up the new version. Switch 2 owners will receive fresh starting classes alongside cosmetic bonuses such as new armor sets and customization options for Torrent, the in-game steed. Meanwhile, players on PC and other consoles will need to purchase these extras separately through a newly announced add-on called The Tarnished Pack DLC, though pricing details have not yet been shared by Bandai Namco. For players looking to take the Lands Between on the go without sacrificing the full package, this release represents a major milestone for the platform.
This launch cements the Switch 2 as a viable home for massive current-generation experiences, sitting alongside other heavy-hitting ports like Cyberpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy. For a title that dominated the conversation as Polygon's 2022 Game of the Year, opening up the community to a fresh wave of handheld and cross-platform players is a massive win. You can read the original reporting over at Polygon.
Tags: Nintendo Switch 2, Elden Ring, FromSoftware, Bandai Namco, Gaming News
Original article: Polygon