FromSoftware Announces Elden Ring Switch 2 Release Date
▼ Summary
– Elden Ring will be released on Switch 2 on August 28th as the Tarnished Edition, which includes the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.
– The Tarnished Edition adds two new starting classes, new armor, and Torrent customization options, which will also be available on other platforms.
– The Switch 2 release was delayed from last year to allow for performance adjustments.
– An Elden Ring movie adaptation is in production, directed by Alex Garland with A24, and is set for a March 3, 2028 theatrical release.
– The film’s cast includes Cailee Spaeny, Ben Whishaw, Kit Connor, Peter Serafinowicz, and Nick Offerman, with a budget reportedly over $100 million.
FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have officially confirmed when Elden Ring will arrive on Nintendo’s next console. The game is set to launch for Switch 2 on August 28th, packaged as the Tarnished Edition. This version bundles the original 2022 game with the acclaimed Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.
The Tarnished Edition isn’t just a simple port. It introduces two brand-new starting classes, exclusive character armor, and fresh customization options for your spectral steed, Torrent. These new additions won’t stay exclusive to the Switch 2 for long. They are also being made available as purchasable content on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Originally slated for a 2025 debut on the hybrid console, the release was pushed back. The official reason given was to “allow time for performance adjustments,” suggesting the team prioritized a smooth experience over hitting the original window.
For newcomers curious about the hype, the game earned high praise at launch. Eurogamer’s 2022 review described it as “grandiose,” “mysterious,” and “a touch more welcoming” than previous FromSoftware titles, making it a solid entry point for the genre.
Beyond the console launch, the Elden Ring universe is expanding into film. The Elden Ring movie adaptation is currently in production and is scheduled to hit theaters on March 3rd, 2028. Directed by Alex Garland and produced by A24, the film reportedly carries a budget “well over” $100 million. The cast includes Cailee Spaeny (known for Alien: Romulus and Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery) in a lead role, alongside Ben Whishaw, Kit Connor, Peter Serafinowicz, and Nick Offerman.
(Source: Eurogamer.net)
