Elden Ring Tarnished Edition reaches Switch 2 on August 28

Bandai Namco and FromSoftware scheduled Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026. The package brings the 2022 action RPG and its Shadow of the Erdtree expansion to Nintendo’s current hardware.

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition: the confirmed release

The edition includes the base adventure, the expansion, new armor and additional options for Torrent. The added equipment was also announced for other platforms as separate downloadable content. This is a complete-content edition rather than a sequel or a replacement for existing Elden Ring versions.

What changes for players

Portable play is the central change, but the important editorial distinction is scope: players receive both major regions and their progression systems in one purchase. Newcomers still begin in Limgrave and should not treat expansion access as a shortcut; Shadow of the Erdtree has its own entry requirements and demanding encounters.

Availability and next steps

The confirmed release date is August 28, 2026. Edition contents, regional pricing and any performance notices should be checked on the current Nintendo and publisher store pages before purchase. Owners on other systems should verify the separate availability of the new equipment instead of assuming a free entitlement.

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