2026 Release Set for ‘Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition’ on Nintendo Switch 2

Summary

• Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 has been delayed from 2025 to 2026 to address performance and optimization issues
• The release includes the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, new armor, and Torrent customization

FromSoftware has confirmed that Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 release of the acclaimed action RPG, has been delayed from its planned 2025 launch to 2026 in order to improve performance and optimization. The special edition will include the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, along with new armor sets and customization options for Torrent, the player’s spectral steed.

Originally announced as a way to bring the landmark title to Nintendo’s next-generation hardware, the delay reflects the studio’s commitament to ensuring the game meets technical and gameplay standards on the new platform. Reports indicate that the technical struggles were particularly noticeable during world exploration, suffering from “significant” frame rate drops when moving the camera outside of the tutorial area.

Given the immense success of the original Elden Ring, which quickly surpassed 12 million global sales shortly after its February 2022 launch, FromSoftware is keen to ensure a high-quality experience. The studio has apologized to fans for the delay and thanked them for their “patience and support,” confirming they need more time to focus on improving the technical aspects of the port. The Tarnished Edition will also feature new armor and customization options for the spirit steed Torrent.

2025年発売予定としておりましたNintendo Switch 2 『ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition』について、ゲームのパフォーマンス調整にさらなる時間が必要であると判断し、発売を2026年に変更させていただきます。本作の発売をお待ちいただいているユーザーの皆さんにご迷惑をおかけし誠に申し訳ございません… pic.twitter.com/PKEbxt9bxB

— FROMSOFTWARE (@fromsoftware_pr) October 23, 2025

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