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

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, the acclaimed action role-playing game from FromSoftware, is set to make its debut on Nintendo Switch 2, generating considerable anticipation in the gaming community.

First announced as a flagship third-party title during Nintendo's major Nintendo Direct presentation earlier this year, the arrival of Elden Ring on the Switch 2 marks a significant milestone in expanding the platform's capability and appeal to a broader audience of gamers. Until now, portable play of Elden Ring has largely been the domain of Steam Deck users, allowing fans to experience the vastness of the Lands Between on the go.

With the Switch 2’s enhanced hardware, Nintendo fans can soon look forward to bringing the expansive fantasy world to their own handheld device, offering an impressive technical showcase for the platform and filling a long-standing gap for players seeking high-end third-party experiences on Nintendo hardware. The latest and most concrete indication of the game's looming release is Elden Ring Tarnished Edition’s recent ESRB rating.

Now officially listed on the ESRB website, the Switch 2 version has received a Mature (M 17+) rating, in line with the title’s previous releases.

According to the ESRB’s summary, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition contains 'Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, and Violence,' and also features in-game purchases.

Players will assume the role of a Tarnished protagonist in a quest to reclaim a magical ring and ascend as the Elden Lord, navigating a dark, expansive world and engaging in fast-paced melee combat against knights and fantastical creatures.

The ESRB details that combat includes the use of swords, spears, axes, arrows, and magic, emphasizing impacts, cries of pain, and blood effects.

Distinctive to FromSoftware’s storytelling style, the game also features intense elements such as collectible severed body parts and certain bosses inflicting self-harm or displaying partial nudity, which the ESRB rating describes in clear terms. While this latest update gives hope to eager fans, the ESRB summary does not shed light on unique technical specifications or exclusive features for the Switch 2 port of Elden Ring.

As the game is known for pushing even current-generation PC and console hardware, some concerns about performance on Nintendo’s new system remain.

Players will need to wait for further official announcements or hands-on previews to gauge how the Switch 2 version compares to its counterparts on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Elden Ring has sold over 20 million copies worldwide since its original launch, becoming one of FromSoftware’s most decorated and ambitious projects to date.

Adding Nintendo Switch 2 to its roster of platforms underscores both the game's enduring popularity and Nintendo's renewed focus on broadening its portfolio with major third-party titles.

As anticipation builds, fans can expect more news in the coming months regarding release dates, special editions, and technical details unique to the Nintendo Switch 2 edition. Stay tuned for updates as Elden Ring Tarnished Edition advances toward its highly awaited debut on Nintendo Switch 2.

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