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ELDEN RING
Elden Ring is in a multiplatform expansion phase, with the Tarnished Edition launching on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026, alongside the paid Tarnished Pack DLC for other platforms. The game's merchandising and adaptation footprint is also growing, with new capsule toys, a TRPG, and a pop-up store.
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Elden Ring's 2026 story centers on bringing the complete base game and its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC to Nintendo Switch 2 for the first time. Announced in June, the Tarnished Edition launched August 28 at 9,020 yen, bundling the original content with four new armor sets, two new origins (Knight of Ide and Heavy Knight), and Torrent appearance options. Reviews for the Switch 2 version landed a Metacritic average of 91 across 42 reviews, with hands-on reports praising a stable 30fps in both handheld and docked modes, no frame drops, and load times around 10 seconds, roughly twice as long as on PC or PS5 SSDs but half the wait of PS4 or HDD setups. The Switch 2 version omits ray tracing found on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The same new content is also sold as the Tarnished Pack, a paid DLC for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam at 550 yen, requiring the base game. Update 1.17, released August 27, added support for this pack, introduced new NPC invasion events in Caelid and Leyndell (the latter missable after the Ashen Capital transition), and made broad balance changes to weapons, shields, parry skills, and PvP. The Switch 2 release day also saw a comparison video from ElAnalistaDeBits showing the portable version averaging around 35fps with dynamic 1080p upscaled to 2160p, against the PS5 version's roughly 60fps at dynamic 2160p.
Beyond the game, Elden Ring expanded into merchandising and tabletop. Studio Sota will release an 'ELDEN RING Magnet Mascot' capsule toy line in December 2026, and Bandai Spirits is reissuing the S.H.Figuarts Vyke figure in February 2027. The ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN TRPG launched June 19 with four-player support. A pop-up store at Isetan Shinjuku and a Subciety streetwear collaboration also extended the brand's retail presence. KADOKAWA's Q1 FY2027 results showed the game segment declining after the NIGHTREIGN launch year, with the Tarnished Edition and The Duskbloods scheduled from Q2 onward.
Key facts
- Release date
- Tarnished Edition launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026. ↗
- Price
- Tarnished Edition retails for 9,020 yen in Japan. ↗
- Bundle contents
- Includes base game, Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, four new armor sets, two new origins, and Torrent appearance options. ↗
- Tarnished Pack
- Paid DLC for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam, priced 550 yen, same day. ↗
- Metacritic average
- 91/100 across 42 reviews, all 40 scored reviews positive. ↗
- Switch 2 performance
- Fixed 30fps in handheld and TV modes with no frame drops, stuttering, or freezes. ↗
- Update 1.17
- Released August 27 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, and Steam, adding Tarnished Pack support and balance changes. ↗
- TRPG release
- ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN TRPG launched June 19, 2026, priced 4,950 yen, supporting up to four players. ↗
- Capsule toy line
- ELDEN RING Magnet Mascot from Studio Sota releases December 2026 at 500 yen per play. ↗
- S.H.Figuarts reissue
- Vyke, the Finger Maiden's Fiend reissue ships February 2027 at 11,000 yen. ↗
Timeline
- Sep 2, 2026 ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN Pop-Up Store Lands at Isetan Shinjuku
- Aug 28, 2026 Elden Ring x Subciety Collab T-Shirts and Cap Go On Sale August 28
- Aug 28, 2026 North American Anime, Manga Releases for August 23-29
- Aug 28, 2026 Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Runs at Around 30fps on Switch 2, Comparison Shows
- Aug 28, 2026 Elden Ring Update 1.17 Adds Tarnished Pack Support and Balance Changes
- Aug 28, 2026 Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Runs Well on Nintendo Switch 2, Reviews Say
- Aug 27, 2026 This Week's New Games: Star Wars Zero Company, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, and More
- Aug 27, 2026 Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Launches on Switch 2
- Aug 17, 2026 Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Runs Smoothly on Nintendo Switch 2
- Aug 14, 2026 KADOKAWA Q1 Revenue Rises but Profit Falls as Game Segment Slips
- Aug 9, 2026 S.H.Figuarts Vyke, the Finger Maiden's Fiend Action Figure Gets Reissue
- Aug 4, 2026 Elden Ring S.H.Figuarts Vyke Re-Release Set for February 2027
- Jul 28, 2026 Elden Ring Helmets Become Magnet Mascots in New Capsule Toy Line
- Jun 16, 2026 ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN TRPG Launches June 19 With Four-Player Support
- Jun 11, 2026 Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Switch 2 Pre-Orders Open
- Jun 5, 2026 Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
- Jun 4, 2026 Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Switch 2 Version Launches Worldwide on August 28
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Facts
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- special · 2026-08-28 · 2026-08-28
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- game · 2026-08-28 · JP · 2026-08-28
- Release
- game · 2026-08-27 · PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, and Steam · 2026-08-28
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- game · 2026-08-28 · 2026-08-28
- Announced
- capsule toy line 'ELDEN RING Magnet Mascot' releasing in December 2026 · 2026-07-28
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11h ago
Apparel brand TORCH TORCH will give away Elden Ring themed pull-back cars as purchase bonuses at its booth during Tokyo Game Show 2026. The announcement came via the brand's official X account on September 3, 2026. Customers who buy products at the TORCH TORCH booth will receive one of three randomly selected designs: Riding Maiden Doll, Tree Sentinel, and Fire Chariot. Each pull-back car comes with an acrylic stand. The item is limited in quantity and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The required purchase amount has not been disclosed as of the time of writing. Tokyo Game Show 2026 runs from September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe, with public days from September 19 to 21. The TORCH TORCH booth is scheduled for Hall 11-W08. The brand sells apparel for Elden Ring and other titles. The designs draw from formidable enemy characters in the game, prompting a mix of confusion and praise from players on X. The bonus item is separate from the brand's lineup of new T-shirts and other items that will be sold early at the venue.
1d ago
TORCH TORCH will open an ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN pop-up store at Isetan Shinjuku from September 30 to October 5, inside the TOKYO ISSUE event. The store will offer advance-sale merchandise and novelties, with the full lineup to be announced later. TOKYO ISSUE covers anime, games, idols, food, rakugo, film, sports, and art. Entry restrictions and numbered tickets are planned for crowd control.
5d ago
Street brand Subciety announced collaboration items with Elden Ring and Elden Ring Nightreign on August 26. The collection totals 6 items: 5 T-shirts and 1 cap, priced at 9,900 yen each for tees and 6,600 yen for the cap. They go on sale August 28 at 18:00 on the Subciety Online Store. Designs include key visuals, Queen Marika the Eternal, Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame, and a Limgrave college-style logo.
5d ago
Anime News Network's weekly list of North American anime and manga releases for August 23-29. Discotek leads anime titles with Digimon Tamers, Hana Yori Dango, and Monster Collection on Blu-ray. Manga highlights include new volumes of Elden Ring: Distant Tales Between and The Dangers in My Heart, plus the first volume of Colori Colore Creare.
6d ago
Overseas YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits has released a video comparing the Switch 2 version of Elden Ring Tarnished Edition with the PS5 version, finding that the Switch 2 version generally runs at around 30fps with a single display mode and no frame rate cap. The Switch 2 version uses dynamic 1080p internal resolution upscaled to 2160p, averaging approximately 35fps, while the PS5 version runs at dynamic 2160p with internal resolution mostly between 1620p and 1800p, averaging about 60fps. According to the video, the PS5 version shows slightly better shadow clarity, while vegetation and textures show no noticeable differences. The uploader assessed the Switch 2 performance as generally good but with room for improvement, noting that in areas where internal resolution drops significantly, dynamic resolution makes quality degradation more noticeable. The channel also released a separate video confirming performance in handheld and docked modes, recommending handheld mode for Switch 2 players. Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, developed by FromSoftware, includes the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, and additional content, and is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026, priced at 9,020 yen.
6d ago
FromSoftware released update file Ver. 1.17 for Elden Ring on August 27, 2026, across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, and Steam. The update prepares the game for the Tarnished Pack DLC, which launches on August 28, and implements major balance adjustments and bug fixes. Applying the update is required for online play. The Tarnished Pack adds two new origins: Knight of Ide and Heavy Knight. New weapons can be obtained from merchants or found in the field. The Spectral Steed Attire, which changes Torrent's appearance, comes in three types: Tree Sentinel, Carian Silver Steed, and Funeral Night Steed, found in Stormveil Castle, Liurnia of the Lakes, and Altus Plateau respectively. New NPC invasion events appear in Caelid and Leyndell, Royal Capital. The Leyndell event does not trigger after the area becomes Ashen Capital. Balance changes include increased critical hit power for Ripple Shortsword and Relanna's Twinblades, stronger throwing attacks for Ripple weapons, and higher attack power for five Perfume Bottle types. Guard stability rose for 23 large shields, with 14 also lighter. Parry skills improved, and Storm Wall no longer costs FP. PvP adjustments hit Bloodfiend's Arm, Rugalia's Roar, Rot Breath, and Ekzykes's Decay. Bug fixes address Great Katana critical hits and PC keyboard and mouse controls.
6d ago
FromSoftware's 'ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition' for Nintendo Switch 2 is set for release on August 28, 2026, bundling the 2022 base game, the 2024 Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and new in-game items. An Automaton hands-on report found the Switch 2 version runs at a fixed 30fps in both handheld and TV modes, with no frame drops, stuttering, or freezes during play. The author noted the resolution looked stable at around full HD in handheld mode, and load times for startup, retries, and fast travel hover around 10 seconds on internal storage, roughly twice as long as on PC or PS5 SSDs but half the wait of PS4 or HDD setups. The Switch 2 version omits the ray tracing found on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, which the report says does not hurt the visuals. Meanwhile, overseas reviews aggregated on Metacritic give the edition a 91/100 average across 42 reviews, with all 40 scored reviews positive. TechRadar Gaming, DualShockers, and Nintendo Life each praised the port's stability and performance, with one calling it the best way to play the game on the go.
6d ago
This week's release slate, covering August 24 to 30 in both Japan and North America, is headlined by STAR WARS Zero Company, ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition, and Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2. STAR WARS Zero Company, a turn-based strategy game set during the Clone Wars, launches on August 28 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition arrives on the same day for Nintendo Switch 2. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, a four-player co-op survival shooter, releases on August 26 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S at 6,480 yen. The week also includes METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 on August 27 across multiple platforms, featuring Metal Gear Solid 4 and Peace Walker, plus Captain Tsubasa 2 WORLD FIGHTERS on August 27 at 8,470 yen with a new goalkeeper-perspective mechanic. Other notable releases include Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, a spinoff focused on Sophia, and Brigandine Abyss, a fantasy war simulation with six playable nations. The lists from 4Gamer.net, Game Spark, and Inside each highlight these titles as the week's main draws, with dozens of smaller indie releases filling out the schedule.
Aug 27
FromSoftware released ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026, at a price of 9,020 yen. This all-in-one version bundles the base 2022 action RPG with the SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE DLC from June 2024, four new armor sets, two new origins, and a feature to change the appearance of the spectral steed Torrent across three types. The new content is also available as the Tarnished Pack for 550 yen on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam, requiring the separately sold base game. A preview by GAME Watch's Yuta Yashiro reported that the Switch 2 version runs comfortably in handheld mode with comparable graphical detail, and that the new Knight of Ides origin suits beginners due to its light greatsword with fast animations and long reach. The Heavy Knight origin offers high defense and poise, though starting equipment makes rolling a slow heavy roll unless pieces are removed. Nintendo's official YouTube channel published a seven-minute introductory video titled ELDEN RING for Beginners on August 27.
Aug 17
Denfaminicogamer hands-on with the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Elden Ring, the Tarnished Edition, reports no frame drops or stutters in TV or handheld modes. Graphics matched other platforms, controls responded immediately, and the trial ran smoothly from start to finish. The game launches August 28.
Aug 14
KADOKAWA released Q1 FY2027 results on August 13. Net sales rose 5.3% year-on-year while operating profit fell 45.5%. The game segment declined against last year, when ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN contributed significantly. Publishing and IP creation grew on titles like Super Kaguya-hime!. FromSoftware has ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition and The Duskbloods scheduled from Q2 onward.
Aug 9
Bandai Spirits is reissuing the S.H.Figuarts action figure of Vyke, the Finger Maiden's Fiend from Elden Ring. The figure stands about 160mm tall, includes Vyke's War Spear, frenzied flame effects, and interchangeable hands. Pre-orders open August 3, 2026, with release scheduled for February 2027 at 11,000 yen.
Aug 4
BANDAI SPIRITS announced that the first S.H.Figuarts release from the action RPG Elden Ring, Vyke of the Fingerprint Ruins, will be re-released in February 2027. Pre-orders open at general retailers on Monday, August 3, 2026. The figure stands approximately 160mm tall and is made of PVC and ABS. It includes interchangeable hands, three types for each side, Vyke's War Spear, and a Frenzied Flame effect. Soft materials are used in various places to achieve a wider range of motion. The price is 11,000 yen including tax. The distributor is BANDAI SPIRITS. The original release was the first in the S.H.Figuarts line for Elden Ring. The re-release is scheduled for February 2027, with pre-orders starting August 3, 2026. The figure is an articulated type, and the set contents are listed as the main figure, interchangeable hands, the spear, and the effect. The announcement was made by Dengeki Hobby Web on July 31, 2026. The figure is part of the S.H.Figuarts series, known for its articulation. The re-release follows the original release, which was also covered by Dengeki Hobby Web.
Jul 28
Studio Sota will release a capsule toy line called 'ELDEN RING Magnet Mascot' in December 2026, priced 500 yen per play. The lineup includes six types: Malenia's Winged Helm, Radahn's Red Mane Helm, Warrior's Helm, Witch's Glintstone Crown, Silver Tear Mask, and Spirit Steed Torrent. Each mascot has a magnet for attaching to metal surfaces.
Jun 16
The tabletop role-playing game adaptation of FromSoftware's ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN will release on June 19, 2026, priced at 4,950 yen. Developed by Group SNE's Hironori Kato, the TRPG lets up to four players (one more than the video game's three-player cap) take on the role of night-crossers surviving three days in Limveld before facing the Night King. The game uses 11 playing cards to represent the map, with random events, enemies, merchants, and graces placed on each card. Combat is streamlined: players roll stamina dice to pay costs for weapons, skills, or magic, and damage is always applied to a single enemy unit per attack. The system includes the DLC The Forsaken Hollows content, adding the Undertaker and Scholar as playable characters. Leveling unlocks skills at level 2 and arts at level 3, with relic effects granting random bonuses from level 4 onward. A high-difficulty Deep Night mode offers up to five depths with red enemies and customizable parameters. Kato said he prioritized reproducing the original's exploration feel and speed, cutting elements until the game could be completed in roughly six hours for first-time players and three to four hours for experienced ones.
Jun 11
Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Elden Ring Tarnished Edition began on June 11. The edition includes the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, plus four new armor sets and a Torrent appearance change feature. Pre-order bonuses are the Ring Pose and Miquella's Ring gestures.
Jun 5
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware announced Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, releasing August 28. The bundle includes the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, four new armor sets, two new starting classes, and Torrent appearance options. A Tarnished Pack with the new content will also be sold separately on other platforms for 550 yen.
Jun 4
FromSoftware announced on June 4 that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Elden Ring, titled Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, will launch physically and digitally worldwide on August 28. The Switch 2 version was delayed from 2025 to 2026 for performance adjustments. The Tarnished Edition bundles the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, and new content: four armor sets, two new origins, and three Torrent appearance options. Pre-orders for the physical edition begin June 5, and digital pre-orders start June 11. The suggested retail price in Japan is 9,020 yen including tax. The new armor, origins, and Torrent customization will also be released on other platforms-PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam-as a paid DLC pack called the Tarnished Pack, priced at 550 yen including tax, launching the same day. Pre-order and early purchase bonuses include two in-game gestures: Ring Pose and Miquella's Ring. A limited-quantity package with a poster, gesture code, and special case will also be available.