Tarnished Edition for Switch 2 Gets Encouraging Update

Fans eager to play Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2 may not need to wait much longer, as the game has officially been rated by the ESRB. The updated version of one of 2022’s most popular releases was teased in early April, with Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition featuring both the base game and Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, along with some entirely new content.

Following the game’s official launch, FromSoftware supported Elden Ring with several post-launch content updates, introducing quality-of-life features, bug fixes, and additional content. The only DLC released for the title was the acclaimed Shadow of the Erdtree expansion in 2024, which found such incredible popularity with players that it was nominated for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024 alongside Metaphor: ReFantazio, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and the winner, Astro Bot. Support for the title still isn’t released, with Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 sometime in 2025. Now, eager players are inching closer to a concrete release date.

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As spotted by My Nintendo News, Elden Ring: Tanished Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially rated M by the ESRB. A game receiving a rating from the Entertainment Software Ratings Board indicates that it’s getting close to release, and many fans believe that a release date for Elden Ring for the Switch 2 will be revealed during the Bandai Namco Summer Showcase on July 2. While it’s no surprise that countless fans are excited to snag the game for Nintendo’s newest hybrid console, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition hasn’t been without some controversy, as it was recently revealed that the physical edition is a Game-Key Card, meaning that the full game itself won’t be on the cartridge.

Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Rated by ESRB

Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition will include two new starting classes, as well as additional customization options, new weapons, and more. Expectations are high for the game on Nintendo’s improved hardware, with FromSoftware’s most recent release not finding as much immediate success as many hoped. While its reviews have improved to some degree, Elden Ring Nightreign saw mixed reviews on Steam shortly after its release in May, with players frustrated by the game’s lack of voice chat and pacing.

Earlier this month, George R.R. Martin commented on the upcoming Elden Ring movie, showing support for both the film’s production company, A24, and its director, Alex Garland, known for his previous work on Ex Machina and Annihilation. Additional details about the film’s cast and plot remain unknown, with no release window confirmed just yet.