FromSoftware isn’t done with Elden Ring just yet. The studio behind the award-winning RPG has confirmed that new content is headed to Elden Ring in 2025—this time bundled with the upcoming Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, which is officially coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. The announcement was made during the latest Nintendo Direct, sparking renewed excitement among fans eager to revisit the Lands Between or explore it for the first time on Nintendo’s next-gen console.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition will include the full base game along with Shadow of the Erdtree, the highly acclaimed expansion released in 2024. But that’s not all—FromSoftware is adding a few new surprises to the package, including brand-new armor sets, new weapons, and customization options for Torrent, the beloved spectral steed that has accompanied players across The Lands Between since launch. While a specific release date hasn’t been confirmed, the Tarnished Edition is expected to launch sometime in late 2025.
Originally released in 2022, Elden Ring quickly cemented itself as a modern classic. A collaboration between FromSoftware and Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin, the game redefined open-world RPGs with its hauntingly beautiful world, brutal combat, and deep lore. Its 2024 expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, took the experience even further and was so well-received it earned a nomination for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024—an impressive feat for a DLC.
Given the studio’s current focus on Elden Ring: Nightreign, a co-op-focused roguelite set in the same universe and slated for release this May, fans assumed the original game had reached its final form. But this latest announcement proves otherwise. While Nightreign hasn’t yet been confirmed for the Switch 2, Tarnished Edition ensures that players on Nintendo’s new console will have their own epic Elden Ring journey to embark on.
As we wait for more details—including an official launch date—players can expect Elden Ring to continue evolving. Whether you’re diving back in to chase down powerful new loot or exploring Torrent’s new looks, 2025 is already shaping up to be another strong year for FromSoftware’s fantasy masterpiece.
