Elden Ring on Switch 2: 9 Things Players Should Know
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Released on Switch 2: Elden Ring Tarnished Edition launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026, bringing FromSoftware’s acclaimed RPG to Nintendo players.
Base Game Included: The Tarnished Edition includes the complete Elden Ring base game, allowing new players to explore the Lands Between from the beginning.
Shadow Of The Erdtree Included: Players also receive Shadow of the Erdtree, the major expansion that adds a new region, enemies, bosses, weapons, quests, and story content.
Two New Starting Classes: The Switch 2 edition adds Heavy Knight and Idus Knight as starting classes, giving newcomers two additional ways to begin their adventure.
New Armor Sets Added: Four new armor sets are included, with two connected to the new starting classes, giving players more options for building their characters.
Torrent Gets New Looks: Torrent, your spectral steed, can now receive three new appearance options, adding a small but noticeable customization feature to the adventure.
Play in Handheld Mode: Elden Ring can be played in both docked and handheld modes on Nintendo Switch 2, letting players explore the Lands Between on the move.
Expect A Huge Open World: The game offers vast open areas, complex dungeons, dangerous enemies, hidden paths, and powerful bosses, rewarding careful exploration and patience.
New Players Should Prepare: Elden Ring can be challenging for newcomers, so learning combat, exploring carefully, upgrading gear, and understanding character builds will help significantly.