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Elden Ring Tarnished Edition

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, with pre-orders open and a separate Tarnished Pack available on other platforms the same day.

Synthesized from 3 Yomimono stories · updated Jun 11

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition was announced for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 4, 2026, with a worldwide release date of August 28. The bundle includes the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, four new armor sets, two new starting classes, and three Torrent appearance options. The Switch 2 version was delayed from 2025 to 2026 for performance adjustments.

Pre-orders for the physical edition opened June 5, and digital pre-orders began June 11. Pre-order and early purchase bonuses include two in-game gestures: Ring Pose and Miquella's Ring. A limited-quantity package with a poster, gesture code, and special case is also available.

The new content from the Tarnished Edition-the armor sets, origins, and Torrent customization-will be released on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam as a paid DLC pack called the Tarnished Pack, priced at 550 yen including tax, launching the same day as the Switch 2 version. This marks the first Elden Ring release on a Nintendo platform.

Key facts

Release date
August 28, 2026
Platform
Nintendo Switch 2
Bundle contents
Base game, Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, four new armor sets, two new starting classes, three Torrent appearance options
Tarnished Pack price
550 yen including tax
Tarnished Pack platforms
PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC via Steam
Pre-order bonus
Ring Pose and Miquella's Ring gestures
Japanese retail price
9,020 yen including tax

Timeline

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Facts

Release
game · 2026-06-11 · global · 2026-06-11
Release
game · 2026-08-28 · worldwide · 2026-06-04
Announced
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 · 2026-06-05
Announced
release date for Nintendo Switch 2 version · 2026-06-04

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  • Confirmed FromSoftware produces Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Jun 5 · source
  • Confirmed game 2026-08-28 worldwide Jun 5 · source

All coverage

Jun 11

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Switch 2 Pre-Orders Open

Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Elden Ring Tarnished Edition began on June 11. The edition includes the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, plus four new armor sets and a Torrent appearance change feature. Pre-order bonuses are the Ring Pose and Miquella's Ring gestures.

Jun 5

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch 2

Bandai Namco and FromSoftware announced Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, releasing August 28. The bundle includes the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, four new armor sets, two new starting classes, and Torrent appearance options. A Tarnished Pack with the new content will also be sold separately on other platforms for 550 yen.

Jun 4

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Switch 2 Version Launches Worldwide on August 28

FromSoftware announced on June 4 that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Elden Ring, titled Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, will launch physically and digitally worldwide on August 28. The Switch 2 version was delayed from 2025 to 2026 for performance adjustments. The Tarnished Edition bundles the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, and new content: four armor sets, two new origins, and three Torrent appearance options. Pre-orders for the physical edition begin June 5, and digital pre-orders start June 11. The suggested retail price in Japan is 9,020 yen including tax. The new armor, origins, and Torrent customization will also be released on other platforms-PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam-as a paid DLC pack called the Tarnished Pack, priced at 550 yen including tax, launching the same day. Pre-order and early purchase bonuses include two in-game gestures: Ring Pose and Miquella's Ring. A limited-quantity package with a poster, gesture code, and special case will also be available.