Elden Ring is set to make its way to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025, a revelation that was shared during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct. While it's not yet clear how this version will compare to those on other platforms, the announcement has sparked excitement among fans eager to experience Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Nintendo's new console later this year.
Since its launch in February 2022, Elden Ring has become a cultural phenomenon, rapidly selling over 13 million copies within its first month and reaching nearly 29 million units sold to date. Its impact extends beyond sales, with players tackling its challenging bosses using unconventional controllers like the Nintendo Switch Ring Fit and engaging in ambitious speedrunning challenges. The game's legacy continued with the critically acclaimed Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in 2023, and anticipation is building for the upcoming cooperative spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign, which has shown promising results in early public network tests.
In our comprehensive 10/10 review, IGN praised Elden Ring as a monumental evolution of FromSoftware's Souls series, offering a relentlessly challenging combat system within an expansive open world that encourages player freedom. The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion also received a perfect score, lauded for elevating the standards for single-player DLCs by delivering a condensed yet rich 20-25 hour campaign filled with new challenges for dedicated fans.
Although FromSoftware has not yet disclosed a specific release date for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition or detailed how it differs from previous iterations, the gaming community remains eager for more information. For a full rundown of announcements from today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, click here.
