ELDEN RING: Tarnished Edition is aimed primarily at Nintendo fans who haven’t played the game yet, as well as those who would like to rediscover all of its secrets—this time with the option to continue their adventure away from the TV.


Elden Ring: Tarnished Pack
2026 86Great
Playable on
Available on
- $4.99
- $79.99
Game modes
- 2–6 players
Details
- Launch
- August 27, 2026
- Developer
- FromSoftware
- Publisher
- -
- Themes
Overview

The Elden Ring Tarnished Pack grants additional content including 2 new starting classes, new armor, and a new Torrent appearance customization feature which are usable in the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree Expansion.
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Reception
- Metacritic90from 55 reviews
- OpenCritic89from 27 reviews
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 brings a masterful action-RPG to new shores - a surprisingly polished package despite some minor technical drawbacks, but the wealth of content is worth every single cent.
I recommend Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition to those interested in either reliving the Elden Ring experience on the go, embarking on the punishing DLC after a lapse, or even those trying From Software’s masterpiece for the first time. I just wish that the asking price wasn’t so steep. I think that the $79.99 MSRP is a bit of a pill to swallow, but considering...
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition delivers an impressive technical achievement for FromSoftware on the Nintendo Switch 2. Beyond bringing a massive open world to a handheld system, this dedicated port offers excellent visuals and smooth performance that ensure an enjoyable experience.
If you haven’t played Elden Ring, and the Tarnished Edition on the Switch 2 has enticed you, please make the leap. I envy you seeing it all for the first time. If you have the game on other consoles or PC and don’t own something like a Steam deck or ROG Ally, the Elden Ring you love is there and intact, but with the visual downgrade that you probably...


