Elden Ring is set to make its way to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025, a revelation that stirred excitement among fans during Nintendo's recent Switch 2 Direct. While specifics on how this version will compare to its counterparts on other platforms remain under wraps, the announcement teases the arrival of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition to Nintendo enthusiasts later this year.
Since its launch in February 2022, Elden Ring has captured the gaming world's attention, becoming a cultural phenomenon. It sold over 13 million copies within its first month and has since reached nearly 29 million units sold. The game's influence extends to innovative gameplay, with players conquering bosses using the Nintendo Switch Ring Fit controller and engaging in ambitious speedrunning challenges. The game's legacy continued with the critically acclaimed Shadow of the Erdtree DLC released in 2023, followed by anticipation for the cooperative spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign, which has shown promise in early network tests.
In our comprehensive review, IGN awarded Elden Ring a perfect 10/10, praising it as "a massive iteration on what FromSoftware began with the Souls series, bringing its relentlessly challenging combat to an incredible open world that gives us the freedom to choose our own path." The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion also earned a 10/10, noted for "raising the bar for single-player DLC expansions" by condensing the essence of the base game into a focused 20-25 hour campaign that offers new challenges for dedicated fans.
While FromSoftware has not yet disclosed a specific release date or detailed the unique features of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, the gaming community eagerly awaits more information. For those interested in all the latest from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, you can find the full coverage here.
