Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026

The expanded “Elden Ring Tarnished Edition” is scheduled to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026. The release bundles the original 2022 game, the “Shadow of the Erdtree” expansion, two new starting classes, new armor, and a customization option for the player-controlled mount Torrent. The physical version will be sold as a Switch 2 Game-Key card.

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Bandai Namco confirms that the edition adds two previously unavailable starting classes and a set of new armor pieces, expanding character build options. Players will also receive in-game gestures called “The Ring” and “Ring of Miquella,” which are granted to early pre-order customers but can be earned later through gameplay. A notable quality-of-life update lets users alter Torrent’s appearance, a change highlighted as “significant” given the mount’s central role in exploration and combat.

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Argos is offering pre-orders for £59.99, with a cashback promotion through TopCashback that can reduce the price to £43.49 for new Argos customers and £44.74 for existing Argos customers who are new to TopCashback. The pre-order bonus of the two gestures is not permanently exclusive; they remain obtainable after launch.

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Bandai Namco states that the edition will be sold on other platforms the same day as a separate “Tarnished Pack,” allowing PlayStation, Xbox, and PC users to purchase the new content without waiting.

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The simultaneous multi-platform release means the new content will not remain Switch-exclusive, potentially broadening the edition’s market reach beyond Nintendo’s audience. With over 28 million copies of the original title sold worldwide, the addition of fresh classes, armor, and mount customization is positioned to attract both returning fans and newcomers across all major gaming ecosystems.

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