Nintendo's official product listing has confirmed that Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 will occupy approximately 41GB for the digital edition.
The listing, posted on Nintendo's site on June 12, 2026, also reiterates the game's launch date of August 28, 2026.
Developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco, Elden Ring originally launched in February 2022 and is a widely acclaimed open-world action RPG; the Tarnished Edition is a targeted release for Nintendo's next-generation handheld/home console platform.
File-size listing and what it says
Nintendo's product page specifies the digital edition of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition requires roughly 41GB of storage.
That figure refers explicitly to the digital download package listed on Nintendo's site.
In journalistic terms: Nintendo's listing indicates the digital package for the Switch 2 release will require about 41 gigabytes of free storage.
Optimizations noted by publisher and developer
Nintendo's listing suggests Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have implemented platform-specific optimizations for the Switch 2 build that reduce the game’s packaged size.
Put simply: the Switch 2 listing shows evidence that developer and publisher worked to optimize assets and data to fit the platform’s distribution requirements, resulting in a smaller digital footprint for this edition.
What’s confirmed and what remains open
- Confirmed: The digital edition file size is listed as approximately 41GB on Nintendo's official site. - Confirmed: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled to launch on August 28, 2026. - Confirmed: The game is developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco.
Nintendo’s page does not provide a separate file-size listing for any physical cartridge or boxed edition; publishers commonly distribute day-one patches or post-launch updates that can increase total storage requirements after release.
Prospective buyers should check the Nintendo eShop and the official product page closer to launch for final download size, update notes, and any platform-specific details.
With the August 28 release date now on Nintendo’s site, Switch 2 owners planning storage and preorders have a clear baseline for the digital download size.
Continue to follow official Nintendo and publisher channels for patch sizes and post-launch update information as the release approaches.
The listing, posted on Nintendo's site on June 12, 2026, also reiterates the game's launch date of August 28, 2026.
Developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco, Elden Ring originally launched in February 2022 and is a widely acclaimed open-world action RPG; the Tarnished Edition is a targeted release for Nintendo's next-generation handheld/home console platform.
File-size listing and what it says
Nintendo's product page specifies the digital edition of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition requires roughly 41GB of storage.
That figure refers explicitly to the digital download package listed on Nintendo's site.
In journalistic terms: Nintendo's listing indicates the digital package for the Switch 2 release will require about 41 gigabytes of free storage.
Optimizations noted by publisher and developer
Nintendo's listing suggests Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have implemented platform-specific optimizations for the Switch 2 build that reduce the game’s packaged size.
Put simply: the Switch 2 listing shows evidence that developer and publisher worked to optimize assets and data to fit the platform’s distribution requirements, resulting in a smaller digital footprint for this edition.
What’s confirmed and what remains open
- Confirmed: The digital edition file size is listed as approximately 41GB on Nintendo's official site. - Confirmed: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled to launch on August 28, 2026. - Confirmed: The game is developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco.
Nintendo’s page does not provide a separate file-size listing for any physical cartridge or boxed edition; publishers commonly distribute day-one patches or post-launch updates that can increase total storage requirements after release.
Prospective buyers should check the Nintendo eShop and the official product page closer to launch for final download size, update notes, and any platform-specific details.
With the August 28 release date now on Nintendo’s site, Switch 2 owners planning storage and preorders have a clear baseline for the digital download size.
Continue to follow official Nintendo and publisher channels for patch sizes and post-launch update information as the release approaches.