Elden Ring has arrived on Switch 2, marking a significant port for Nintendo's new console. The game, branded as Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, launched on August 28, 2026, following its showcase during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct presentation in April 2025. Early critical reception suggests the port performs well regardless of whether players are experiencing the Lands Between for the first time or returning to revisit the challenging open world.
The release represents a notable expansion of FromSoftware's flagship title's platform reach, bringing the demanding action-RPG to Nintendo's latest hardware. Though review details remain limited in available coverage, the early consensus indicates the Switch 2 version maintains the core experience effectively.
- Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition launched on Switch 2 in late August 2026, nearly a year and a half after Nintendo announced the port.
- The port appears to preserve the full experience for both newcomers and players who've already tackled the game elsewhere.
- The title was among Nintendo's highlighted announcements for the Switch 2's software library.
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TheGamer
· Aug 29, 14:16 UTC
Elden Ring Tarnished Pack Debuts To Mixed Steam Reviews
Foul Tarnished, in search of the Elden Ring. Emboldened by the flame of ambition... Horse armor in 2026? Really?
GamesRadar+
· Aug 28, 13:37 UTC
All new Elden Ring weapons and armor added in the Tarnished edition
There's new Tarnished Edition gear to find if you know where to look
GamesHub
· Aug 28, 10:50 UTC
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition is out now on Switch 2, with new classes and Torrent skins
RPG Site
· Aug 28, 05:48 UTC
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Switch 2 and the Tarnished Pack DLC are now available worldwide
The new Switch 2 port and DLC for other platforms have launched worldwide.
PC Gamer
· Aug 27, 18:31 UTC
Where to find the Torrent skins in Elden Ring's Tarnished Edition
Track down each Spectral Steed Regalia for Torrent.
PC Gamer
· Aug 27, 18:31 UTC
Where to find new armor and weapons in Elden Ring's Tarnished Edition
Grab the new gear added to the Lands Between.
Com
· Aug 27, 10:07 UTC
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition – The Cheapest Australian Day One Bargains
The cheapest Australian copy of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, starting with local retailers and finishing off with digital-only prices. We will update with new & special prices if they emerge post-launch. Relight the fires as Elden Ring: T…
GoNintendo
· Aug 26, 21:53 UTC
ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition "Switch 2 vs. PS5" graphics and framerate comparison
Which one's more tarnished?
Gamingbolt
· Aug 26, 19:24 UTC
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Review – Still the Quintessential Souls Experience
Whether it’s your first sojourn into the Lands Between, or you are a returning lonely tarnished, the Switch 2 version of Elden Ring will serve you well.
Nintendo Life
· Aug 26, 15:30 UTC
Round Up: The Reviews For Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition On Switch 2 Are In
Emboldened by the flame of ambition. Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition , one of the highlights of Nintendo's big Switch 2 Direct back in April 2025, is finally upon us. Due for release on 28th August 2026 , the review's for FromSoftware's remar…
Vooks
· Aug 26, 14:02 UTC
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition (Switch 2) Review
A graceful port.