The world of Elden Ring is set to expand once again in 2025 with an exciting new update. This time around, players can look forward to an array of novel armor, weapons, and customization options for Torrent, your trusty mount. These additions will come as part of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, designed specifically for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Players on other platforms won’t be left out either, as they’ll also gain access to the fresh content.
Elden Ring took the gaming world by storm back in 2022, quickly climbing the ranks to become one of the top-selling and most critically acclaimed games in history. Since its release, FromSoftware has steadily enriched the game with free updates, catering to player demands for quality enhancements and fixing various issues that cropped up along the way.
Then, in 2024, the developers dropped the impressive Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. Much like the base game, this expansion was met with overwhelming praise and is often celebrated as one of the finest pieces of downloadable content (DLC) ever released. It even snagged a nomination for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024, underscoring its monumental impact.
Fast forward to today, and despite the impending launch of Elden Ring Nightreign in May and The Duskbloods for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, FromSoftware has some surprises in store. The announcement of the new update for 2025 will undoubtedly delight fans, with promises of new gear and the ability to further personalize Torrent. While exact dates remain under wraps, anticipation is already building.
The upcoming content is tied to the release of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2, a reveal that took place during the recent Nintendo Direct. This edition is slated for 2025 and will bundle together the base game, Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and the new customization options. Additional details about what Tarnished Edition will offer are expected in the coming months.
Interestingly, while Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition made headlines for its Switch 2 announcement, there was no mention of Elden Ring Nightreign coming to the platform. For those unfamiliar, Nightreign takes a cooperative spin on Elden Ring’s gameplay, inviting teams of three to traverse vast landscapes and vanquish formidable bosses together. It seems tailor-made for the Switch 2, yet remains conspicuously absent from its lineup, at least for now. In any case, Switch 2 owners can look forward to diving into the original epic while awaiting further developments.
