Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Expands for Nintendo Switch 2 with New Content Announced by FromSoftware

FromSoftware has officially unveiled new details about the upcoming Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, confirming an array of fresh content for its scheduled release on Nintendo Switch 2.

The announcement, shared during the FromSoftware Games Event Spring 2025 and reported by Famitsu with translation assistance by BlackKite, reveals a suite of additions that will enrich the award-winning action RPG’s experience on the next-generation Nintendo hardware. Elden Ring, first released in February 2022, is acclaimed for its deep, dark fantasy world and challenging gameplay.

Developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco, the game has become a global phenomenon, surpassing an impressive 28 million copies sold across all platforms.

The arrival of Elden Ring Tarnished Edition marks the franchise’s highly anticipated debut on Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2, broadening the RPG’s reach to a new generation of handheld and console gamers. According to the latest information disclosed by FromSoftware, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition will introduce two brand-new player classes: Knight of Ides and Heavy Armored Knight.

Alongside these new gameplay options, the game will include three additional customization choices for the iconic spectral steed, Torrent, providing players with expanded ways to personalize their in-game journey.

Further boosting the RPG’s depth, four new armor sets have been incorporated.

FromSoftware has also hinted at the inclusion of new weapons and skills, ensuring that both veteran players and newcomers have fresh content to explore.

While these new features promise to expand the already vast adventure, the developer continues to emphasize the challenging, exploration-driven nature that has defined Elden Ring’s global appeal. Elden Ring Tarnished Edition is set to launch both physically at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop, exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025.

This release will not only introduce additional in-game content but also marks a significant milestone in the platform’s game library.

Fans of the series and hardware enthusiasts alike can look forward to experiencing FromSoftware’s masterpiece, enhanced with new features specifically tailored for the Nintendo Switch 2. With its proven sales record and constant evolution, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition’s release on Nintendo Switch 2 is poised to be a highlight in 2025’s gaming calendar.

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