Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have announced an official release date for Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, confirming the title will arrive on August 28, 2026.
The Tarnished Edition packages the original Elden Ring with the major expansion Shadow of the Erdtree, and adds new armor, weapons and additional customization options for Torrent.
Background
Elden Ring, developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco, originally launched on PlayStation, Xbox and PC in February 2022 to widespread critical and commercial success.
The game's expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, is the principal DLC included in this new compilation.
The Tarnished Edition aims to deliver an all-in-one experience for players on Nintendo's next-generation hardware, while making select new content available elsewhere.
What the announcement says
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware described the release as an "all-in-one" edition that bundles the base Elden Ring with its major downloadable content, Shadow of the Erdtree, alongside fresh cosmetic and gameplay items for the mount Torrent.
In journalistic terms, the companies confirmed the Switch 2 release will include the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and new armor, weapons and Torrent customization.
They also stated that the additional content will be offered separately as a Tarnished Pack DLC for other platforms.
Platforms and availability
The publishers specifically listed a Nintendo Switch 2 version scheduled for August 28, 2026.
Bandai Namco also indicated that the extra items introduced in the Tarnished Edition will be released as a downloadable Tarnished Pack for existing versions of Elden Ring on other platforms.
Details on pricing, physical editions and exact eShop availability for Nintendo Switch 2 have not been included in the announcement.
Why it matters
This release represents FromSoftware and Bandai Namco's effort to provide a consolidated experience for new and returning players on Nintendo's successor hardware.
For owners of Elden Ring on other platforms, the Tarnished Pack option ensures access to the same cosmetic and customization content without repurchasing the entire compilation.
Reader note
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware are the sources for this release information.
If you play Elden Ring on Nintendo platforms or are considering the Switch 2 edition, check official Bandai Namco channels and the Nintendo eShop for updates and purchase details.
The Tarnished Edition packages the original Elden Ring with the major expansion Shadow of the Erdtree, and adds new armor, weapons and additional customization options for Torrent.
Background
Elden Ring, developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco, originally launched on PlayStation, Xbox and PC in February 2022 to widespread critical and commercial success.
The game's expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, is the principal DLC included in this new compilation.
The Tarnished Edition aims to deliver an all-in-one experience for players on Nintendo's next-generation hardware, while making select new content available elsewhere.
What the announcement says
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware described the release as an "all-in-one" edition that bundles the base Elden Ring with its major downloadable content, Shadow of the Erdtree, alongside fresh cosmetic and gameplay items for the mount Torrent.
In journalistic terms, the companies confirmed the Switch 2 release will include the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and new armor, weapons and Torrent customization.
They also stated that the additional content will be offered separately as a Tarnished Pack DLC for other platforms.
Platforms and availability
The publishers specifically listed a Nintendo Switch 2 version scheduled for August 28, 2026.
Bandai Namco also indicated that the extra items introduced in the Tarnished Edition will be released as a downloadable Tarnished Pack for existing versions of Elden Ring on other platforms.
Details on pricing, physical editions and exact eShop availability for Nintendo Switch 2 have not been included in the announcement.
Why it matters
This release represents FromSoftware and Bandai Namco's effort to provide a consolidated experience for new and returning players on Nintendo's successor hardware.
For owners of Elden Ring on other platforms, the Tarnished Pack option ensures access to the same cosmetic and customization content without repurchasing the entire compilation.
Reader note
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware are the sources for this release information.
If you play Elden Ring on Nintendo platforms or are considering the Switch 2 edition, check official Bandai Namco channels and the Nintendo eShop for updates and purchase details.