Elden Ring is slated to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025.
Nintendo unveiled this exciting yet anticipated announcement during today's Switch 2 Direct. While specifics about how FromSoftware's acclaimed open-world RPG will perform on the new hardware remain unknown, its appearance during the showcase confirms Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition will reach Nintendo players later this year.
Since its February 2022 debut, Elden Ring has become a cultural powerhouse - selling 13 million copies within its first month and reaching nearly 29 million to date. Its influence spans creative gameplay feats like defeating bosses using Switch Ring Fit controllers and inspiring intense speedrunning communities. The acclaimed Shadow of the Erdtree expansion arrived in 2023, while upcoming cooperative spin-off Elden Ring: Nightreign shows promise based on recent public test sessions.
In IGN's perfect 10/10 review, we praised: "Elden Ring evolves FromSoftware's Souls formula brilliantly, transplanting its demanding combat into a breathtaking open world that rewards player freedom." Shadow of the Erdtree also earned 10/10: "Much like the base game, this DLC redefines single-player expansions - distilling Elden Ring's landmark RPG elements into a dense 20-25 hour experience filled with thrilling new challenges for devoted fans."
FromSoftware hasn't confirmed Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition's release date or detailed its differences from previous versions. For full coverage of today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct announcements, visit our comprehensive breakdown.
