Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Brings Exclusive Content to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025

FromSoftware's acclaimed action RPG, Elden Ring, is poised to expand its reach with the announcement of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for release in 2025.

This marks a significant milestone for both FromSoftware and Nintendo, presenting Switch fans a long-awaited opportunity to experience the award-winning title on Nintendo's next-generation hardware.

Following its original 2022 launch, Elden Ring has earned global recognition for its immersive open-world design and challenging gameplay, achieving over 20 million units sold.

The Nintendo Switch 2 release aims to bring this experience to a new audience—complete with exclusive features enhancing the portable RPG adventure. According to official information shared on Famitsu's website, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is not simply a port.

The new edition will arrive with exclusive content catering to both newcomers and returning fans.

Among the headline features are two entirely new starting character classes: the Knight of Ides and the Heavily-Armored Knight.

These classes will be available from the outset of the game, offering players distinctive starting builds.

For enthusiasts of FromSoftware’s 'Souls' titles, these classes establish different strategic approaches and broaden accessibility for new players preferring a more defensive playstyle. While starting classes in Elden Ring mainly serve as initial templates—allowing for personalized stat development as players progress—the inclusion of the heavily-armored archetype could ease the learning curve for those new to the series.

Importantly, the unique armor sets associated with these classes aren’t locked to starting choices and can be acquired within the game regardless of a player's initial selection. Another highly anticipated feature in the Tarnished Edition is the new customization system for Torrent, the game’s signature Spectral Steed.

The standard version of Elden Ring restricted Torrent’s appearance to a single design, but the Switch 2 edition introduces different look options and steed armors, letting players personalize their in-game companion in new ways—which enhances both immersion and fun for exploration across the game’s vast environments. For players outside the Nintendo Switch 2 ecosystem, FromSoftware has confirmed plans to release the so-called "Tarnished Pack" as downloadable content (DLC) for other platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

This ensures parity and availability of the new features across all supported systems.

As of this writing, a specific release date for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition has not been announced, but it is slated for 2025, reinforcing Nintendo Switch 2’s growing catalogue of high-profile releases and further establishing the console as a home for AAA experiences. With Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, FromSoftware and Nintendo are demonstrating their commitment to enriching the RPG experience for Switch 2 players, delivering both beloved core gameplay and fresh enhancements for one of gaming’s most acclaimed titles.

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