ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition Launches on Switch 2 With New Content
FromSoftware released ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026, at 9,020 yen. The package bundles the base game with the SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE DLC, four new armor sets, two new Origins, and a feature that changes the spectral steed Torrent's appearance in three ways. The same additions are available on other platforms as the 550 yen Tarnished Pack, releasing the same day for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam. The new Origins include the Knight of Ides, a swordsman who starts with the Sword of Ides and high Dexterity and Faith, and the Heavy Knight, a heavily armored class whose starting gear makes rolling a slow fat roll until armor is adjusted. Game Watch's hands-on report found the Switch 2 version runs comfortably in both TV and portable modes, with load times around 9 seconds in TV mode and 11 seconds in portable mode. The Nintendo official YouTube channel released a seven-minute beginner guide on August 27 covering combat basics and when to retreat.