Elden Ring is set to make its debut on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025, a revelation that came during Nintendo's recent Switch 2 Direct. Although specifics on how this version will compare to those on other platforms remain under wraps, the announcement has sparked excitement among Nintendo fans eagerly awaiting Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition later this year.
Since its launch in February 2022, Elden Ring has not only captivated gamers but also emerged as a cultural phenomenon. It achieved remarkable sales, surpassing 13 million copies within a month and nearly reaching 29 million units sold overall. The game's influence extended to creative play, with players conquering its challenging bosses using the Nintendo Switch Ring Fit controller, and it inspired a flurry of ambitious speedrunning attempts. Following its success, the game was further enriched with the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in 2023, and anticipation is building for the cooperative spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign, which has shown promise in early public network test sessions.
In our comprehensive 10/10 review, IGN praised Elden Ring as "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 subsequent Shadow of the Erdtree DLC also earned a perfect 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 or detailed the differences between Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition and its predecessors, the gaming community remains on the edge of their seats. For those looking to stay updated, you can explore everything announced at today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct right here.
