Elden Ring is set to make its way to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025, a revelation that thrilled fans during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct. While specifics on how this version will compare to those on other platforms remain under wraps, the announcement has sparked excitement for the upcoming Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, slated for release this year.
Since its launch in February 2022, Elden Ring has captured the gaming world's imagination, selling over 13 million copies within its first month and reaching nearly 29 million in total. The game's impact is evident in unique challenges, such as defeating bosses using the Nintendo Switch Ring Fit controller, and inspiring ambitious speedrunning efforts. The success continued with the release of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in 2023, followed by anticipation for the cooperative spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign, which has shown promise in early network test sessions.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 DLC also received a 10/10, lauded for "raising the bar for single-player DLC expansions" by condensing the essence of the base game into a compact 20-25 hour campaign, offering fresh challenges for dedicated fans.
While FromSoftware has not yet disclosed a release date or detailed the differences in Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, the gaming community eagerly awaits more information. For those looking to stay updated, a comprehensive roundup of today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct announcements is available here.
