Elden Ring fans are in for a treat as the game is set to receive an exciting new update in 2025, featuring fresh armor, a selection of new weapons, and some cool customization options for your trusty mount, Torrent. This update will be packed into the Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, slated to launch later in that year. This version will also bundle the base game with the well-received Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and yes, the new content will be available for gamers on other platforms as well.
Since its spectacular release in 2022, Elden Ring has made waves in the gaming world, quickly becoming a bestseller and earning a spot among the highest-rated video games ever. FromSoftware didn’t stop there; they continued to build on its success with a series of free post-launch updates that delighted fans by adding new features and smoothing out gameplay quirks.
In 2024, the studio released Shadow of the Erdtree, the only expansion for Elden Ring so far. This massive addition didn’t disappoint, garnering widespread acclaim and quickly being hailed as one of the finest video game DLCs available. Its popularity was so profound that it even snagged a nomination for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024.
Just when some may have thought the original Elden Ring had reached its peak, FromSoftware is shaking things up again with the announcement of a fresh update coming in 2025. Alongside new gear to enhance your adventures, Torrent, the beloved in-game mount, will receive some intriguing customization upgrades. The exact launch date for this update remains under wraps for now.
The upcoming new content coincides with Elden Ring’s anticipated release on the Nintendo Switch 2. During the latest Nintendo Direct, the Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition was unveiled, and it’s expected to hit the Switch 2 sometime in 2025. This edition will bring together the original game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, along with those exciting new armor, weapons, and mount customization options. Players should keep an eye out for more details as the release approaches.
Interestingly, while the Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is headed to Switch 2, there’s been no word about whether Elden Ring Nightreign will make its way there. For those unfamiliar, Elden Ring Nightreign takes the form of a co-op-focused, roguelite variant of the main game, designed for groups of three players to explore vast open areas and take on daunting bosses together. While it seems like a perfect match for the Switch 2, fans of Nintendo’s console will have the original Elden Ring to enjoy in the meantime.
