Elden Ring is set to make its debut on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025, a thrilling announcement revealed during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct. While details on how this version will compare to its counterparts on other platforms remain under wraps, the inclusion of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition in today's presentation has sparked excitement among Nintendo enthusiasts eagerly awaiting its arrival later this year.
Since its launch in February 2022, Elden Ring has captivated gamers worldwide, becoming a cultural phenomenon. The game sold over 13 million copies within the first month and has now reached nearly 29 million units sold. Its impact extends beyond sales, with players tackling bosses using unconventional methods like the Nintendo Switch Ring Fit controller and setting new standards in speedrunning challenges. Following its success, the game received the highly acclaimed Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in 2023, and the upcoming cooperative spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign, has shown promise in early public network tests.IGN's 10/10 review hailed Elden Ring as a monumental evolution of FromSoftware's Souls series, praising its challenging combat and expansive open world that offers players the freedom to forge their own paths. Similarly, Shadow of the Erdtree earned a perfect score, with IGN noting, "Like the base game did before it, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree raises the bar for single-player DLC expansions. It takes everything that made the base game such a landmark RPG, condenses it into a relatively compact 20-25 hour campaign, and provides fantastic new challenges for heavily invested fans to chew on."
While FromSoftware has not yet disclosed a specific release date for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on the Switch 2, nor detailed its unique features compared to previous versions, fans can stay updated on all announcements from today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct right here.
