Elden Ring is set to make its way to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025, a revelation that has sparked excitement among fans. Nintendo announced this thrilling news during its Switch 2 Direct, although specifics on how the Switch 2 version of FromSoftware's acclaimed open-world game will compare to its counterparts on other platforms remain under wraps. However, the inclusion of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition in today's presentation is a promising sign for Nintendo enthusiasts eager to experience this masterpiece.
Since its launch in February 2022, Elden Ring has become a cultural phenomenon, selling over 13 million copies within the first month and reaching nearly 29 million at the latest count. The game has inspired unique feats, such as defeating bosses with the Nintendo Switch Ring Fit controller, and has spurred ambitious speedrunning challenges. Following its success, FromSoftware released the critically acclaimed Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in 2023, and the upcoming cooperative spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign, has shown great promise during early public network tests.
In our comprehensive 10/10 review, IGN praised Elden Ring, stating, "Elden Ring is a massive iteration on what FromSoftware began with the Souls series, bringing its relentlessly challenging combat to an incredible open world that gives us the freedom to choose our own path." The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC also received a perfect 10/10 score from us: "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 the differences from previous versions, fans can stay updated on all announcements from today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct by following the provided link.
