ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition launched worldwide on August 28, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, bundling the base game with the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC and new content. The new content also ships separately as the Tarnished Pack DLC, and the Switch 2 version debuted at #2 on Famitsu's Japan chart with 27,604 copies sold in its first week.
ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition is the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Elden Ring, announced on June 4, 2026 and released worldwide on August 28. The package bundles the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, four new armor sets, two new origins, and three options to change the appearance of the spectral steed Torrent. The Switch 2 version had been delayed from 2025 to 2026 for performance adjustments. Pre-orders opened in stages: physical copies on June 5 and digital on June 11, with pre-order and early purchase bonuses of two in-game gestures, Ring Pose and Miquella's Ring. The price in Japan is 9,020 yen including tax.
The added content is not confined to Nintendo hardware. The same armor sets, origins, and Torrent customization ship as the Tarnished Pack, a paid DLC pack priced at 550 yen including tax, released the same day on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam; it requires the separately sold base game. Elden Ring update Ver. 1.17, released August 27 across those same platforms, prepares the game for the Tarnished Pack and adds balance adjustments and bug fixes. Applying it is required for online play. The update adds the Knight of Ide and Heavy Knight origins, new NPC invasion events in Caelid and Leyndell, Royal Capital, and a set of weapon and shield adjustments.
Review coverage at launch was strong. The Switch 2 version holds a Metacritic score of 91 from 41 reviews as of August 27, and outlets awarded it MUST-PLAY status. GAME Watch's Yuta Yashiro reported in a preview that the Switch 2 version runs comfortably in handheld mode with graphical detail comparable to other versions. In Japan, the release debuted at #2 on Famitsu's chart for August 24-30 with 27,604 copies sold, behind Rhythm Heaven Groove in its fourth week at #1.
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Famitsu's Japan game rankings for August 24-30 show Rhythm Heaven Groove at #1 for a fourth consecutive week with 34,688 weekly copies sold, reaching 945,929 total. ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition for Switch 2 debuts at #2 with 27,604 copies. Multiple new releases populate the chart, including Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 across three platforms.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.