Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Receives ESRB Rating Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 Release

Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition ESRB Rating Suggests Imminent Nintendo Switch 2 Launch FromSoftware’s acclaimed action RPG, Elden Ring, continues its meteoric impact across gaming platforms, and anticipation is mounting for the release of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2.

Recent developments indicate that Switch players may soon be able to journey through the Lands Between, as the title has received an official M (Mature) rating from the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) specifically for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. Elden Ring, published by Bandai Namco and developed by FromSoftware, originally launched in February 2022 and quickly became one of the best-selling new IPs of the decade.

The game set a new bar for open-world design, blending challenging combat with deep lore and atmospheric exploration.

By early 2023, Elden Ring had surpassed 20 million copies sold worldwide.

Its success has made it a prime candidate for expanded releases, including new editions tailored to next-generation consoles such as the Nintendo Switch 2. The ESRB’s rating of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2 is a significant milestone in the title’s path to release.

Typically, such ratings arrive in the final stages of development and signal that a launch announcement may not be far off.

The rating board cited mature content for intense violence and strong language, aligned with previous versions of the game. Industry observers are looking toward Bandai Namco’s upcoming Summer Showcase, scheduled for Wednesday, where fans expect further details regarding the release date for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2.

A company spokesperson previously emphasized their commitment to bringing more high-profile titles to the Switch platform, and the arrival of Elden Ring would underscore Bandai Namco’s ongoing support for Nintendo’s latest console. For those unfamiliar, the Nintendo Switch 2 represents the next generation of Nintendo hardware, offering improved processing power, enhanced graphical capabilities, and a robust lineup of third-party support.

By securing a major title like Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, Nintendo continues to broaden its appeal to core gamers seeking deeper, more expansive gameplay experiences on the portable-hybrid platform. With the ESRB rating now in place and momentum building ahead of the Bandai Namco Summer Showcase, anticipation is high for an official release date announcement.

As soon as further details are revealed—including pricing and digital availability via the Nintendo eShop—fans will be able to prepare for a new adventure in the critically lauded universe of Elden Ring, now optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2.

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