It was announced during the Nintendo Direct on Wednesday thatElden Ringwill be heading to the Nintendo Switch 2 sometime in 2025. The base game, Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and extra content including armor, weapons, and customization features will be available in the Switch 2’s Tarnished Edition. Ports of other Bandai Namco games have also been revealed for the summer-bound platform.
A Completely New Port for Elden Ring
Nintendo fans can dive into the open world ofElden Ringwhen the critically acclaimed RPG heads to the Switch 2 in 2025. It will not be coming to the original Nintendo Switch, unfortunately. A 50-second trailer has been released by Bandai Namco (and premiered during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct). The new content for the Tarnished Edition is thankfully not exclusive to Switch 2 owners. The new armor, weapons and customization features for Torrent’s appearance will be available as DLC on other platforms like the PS5 and PC.
Bandai Namco fans will be able to enjoyShadow Labyrinthand Tamagotchi Plaza on the Nintendo Switch 2 as well. Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D platformer that features a grim take on the classic Pac-Man series, while Tamagotchi Plaza is a casual title that has over 100 of these creatures to meet in a town-based experience. They will be released on July 18 and June 27, respectively, shortly after the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch on June 5.
An Exclusive Switch 2 From Software Game Announced
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition isn’t the only game by From Software for the Nintendo Switch 2. There will be an exclusive RPG from the legendary studio calledThe Duskbloods, which looks like a spiritual successor to the beloved Bloodborne. It will be a brand-new, multiplayer action RPG directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki (Dark Souls, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice). More details will likely be shared when a Creator’s Voice developer series publishes on April 4. Unfortunately, The Duskbloods won’t be heading to PlayStation, Xbox, or PC platforms as it’s an exclusive for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Elden Ring originally launched on July 04, 2025.
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Thankfully, we can all still play Elden Ring on our console of choice. It’s a beloved open-world title that has tough-as-nails bosses, a grim storyline influenced by Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire) author George R.R. Martin, and incredible music that gets your blood pumping during difficult battles. The Elden Ring expansion Shadow of the Erdtree was almost as acclaimed as the original title as it was controversially nominated at The Game Awards for Game of the Year.
“Elden Ring is one of the best games in years, with a breathtaking vast world to explore, and one of the most satisfying combat systems in an RPG,” saidour 5/5 reviewfor the original game.
The Nintendo Switch 2 will be released on June 5. The base model will reportedly cost $449, but there will be a bundle that includes a digital copy of Mario Kart World for $499. No release date has been shared for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition as of the time of writing.
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