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Elden Ring Tarnished Edition
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition launched on Switch 2 on August 28, 2026, bundling the base game and Shadow of the Erdtree DLC with new content, while the Tarnished Pack offers the same new content on other platforms. The Switch 2 version carries a Metacritic score of 91 from 41 reviews as of August 27.
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Elden Ring Tarnished Edition is the Switch 2 release of FromSoftware's 2022 action RPG, announced on June 4 and launching worldwide on August 28, 2026. The Switch 2 version was delayed from 2025 to 2026 for performance adjustments. The edition bundles the base game with the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC from June 2024, plus 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 sold separately as the Tarnished Pack on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam for 550 yen, requiring the separately sold base game. Update file Ver. 1.17, released on August 27, prepares the game for the Tarnished Pack and implements balance changes and bug fixes. The pack adds the Knight of Ide and Heavy Knight origins, new weapons, and NPC invasion events in Caelid and Leyndell, with the Leyndell event missable after the Ashen Capital transition.
Pre-orders opened June 11 with bonuses of the Ring Pose and Miquella's Ring gestures. A preview by GAME Watch's Yuta Yashiro reported the Switch 2 version runs comfortably in handheld mode. As of August 27, the port holds a Metacritic score of 91 from 41 reviews, with outlets awarding it MUST-PLAY status.
Key facts
- Release date and platforms
- Launched August 28, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2; Tarnished Pack available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam. ↗
- Price
- 9,020 yen in Japan for the Switch 2 edition; Tarnished Pack priced at 550 yen. ↗
- Bundle contents
- Base game, Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, four new armor sets, two new origins, and three Torrent appearance types. ↗
- New origins
- Knight of Ide and Heavy Knight. ↗
- Pre-order bonuses
- Ring Pose and Miquella's Ring gestures. ↗
- Metacritic score
- 91 from 41 reviews as of August 27. ↗
- Delay reason
- The Switch 2 version was delayed from 2025 to 2026 for performance adjustments. ↗
Timeline
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Facts
- Release
- game · August 28 · Japan and North America · 2026-08-27
- Release
- game · 2026-08-28 · Japan · 2026-08-27
- Release
- game · 2026-06-11 · global · 2026-06-11
- Release
- game · 2026-08-28 · worldwide · 2026-06-04
- Announced
- Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 · 2026-06-05
- Announced
- release date for Nintendo Switch 2 version · 2026-06-04
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- Confirmed FromSoftware produces Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Jun 5 · source
- Confirmed game 2026-08-28 worldwide Jun 5 · source
All coverage
5d 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.
5d 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.
6d ago
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.
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.