Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Hits Switch 2 on August 28

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026. The June 4 r/Games post linked Gematsu’s report and centered on two practical details: the Switch 2 release date and the same-day Tarnished Pack DLC for players on other platforms.

For players, the purchase question is now clearer. Tarnished Edition is the Switch 2 version, while existing PlayStation, Xbox, and PC owners will be able to buy the Tarnished Pack separately. That makes August 28 the date both for Nintendo’s new portable version and for the add-on route on current platforms.

The Reddit discussion focused less on the announcement wording and more on how the game will run. Commenters are watching handheld performance, frame pacing, loading, and how much of the post-launch Elden Ring package is included. For a game built around a large open world and demanding combat timing, those details matter more than the logo on the box.

The launch also gives Switch 2 another high-profile third-party test. Elden Ring is already established elsewhere, so the Switch 2 version will be judged on port quality: resolution, frame rate, battery life, and whether portable play changes the value of revisiting the Lands Between.