Bandai Namco has released a new gameplay showcase for ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition ahead of its August 28 launch on Nintendo Switch 2.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America has unveiled a new gameplay showcase for ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition, giving Nintendo Switch 2 players a closer look at what awaits them in the Lands Between and the Realm of Shadow.
The showcase highlights several of the game’s key systems, including character customization, Spirit Ash summons, and multiplayer features that allow players to team up against some of the toughest challenges in the game.
Explore the Lands Between on Nintendo Switch 2
Developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition brings the acclaimed open-world action RPG to Nintendo Switch 2.
Players will journey across the dangerous Lands Between while also exploring the Realm of Shadow through the game’s expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree.
The original ELDEN RING earned more than 400 Game of the Year nominations, establishing itself as one of the most celebrated action RPGs of recent years.
What is included in Tarnished Edition?
ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition includes the base game alongside the critically acclaimed Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.
The edition also introduces new content specifically designed to give players additional ways to customize their Tarnished, including:
- Two new Starting Classes for creating a character.
- New armor sets for players to discover and equip.
- New customization options for Torrent, the player’s spectral mount.
- The complete Shadow of the Erdtree expansion and its additional adventure.
The new content will not be exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2. It will also be available separately for ELDEN RING players on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition Release Date
ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition launches on August 28, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2 and is currently available for preorder.
Players can prepare to return to the Lands Between and take on its formidable enemies, uncover hidden locations, summon allies, and explore the Realm of Shadow when the game arrives later this month.
For more information and preorder details, visit the official Bandai Namco website.
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