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FromSoftware Delays Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Switch 2 to 2026

The studio cites time needed for performance adjustments, with no specific 2026 date set.

Overview

  • FromSoftware announced the Switch 2 version is moving out of its 2025 window to 2026 to focus on game performance.
  • Hands-on reports from events like Gamescom and PAX West highlighted frame-rate drops and stuttering, especially in handheld and open-world sections.
  • Tarnished Edition includes the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion along with new starting classes, extra armor sets, and customization options for Torrent.
  • Bonus items planned for PS5 and PS4 as a Tarnished Pack will now be delayed to coincide with the Switch 2 launch in 2026.
  • No exact release date has been provided, and the developers say further updates will follow once a date is determined.