Elden Ring Tarnished Editionreveals exclusive content coming toNintendo Switch 2, which includes two completely new classes and other features.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Exclusive Content Coming to Switch 2
Many third-party games fromPS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PCare making their way to Nintendo Switch 2, starting with launch titles likeHogwarts Legacy, Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition, Street Fighter 6, and Sonic x Shadow Generations.
Most of these titles (except those from Marvelous) will be released inGame-Key Cardformat,similar to Star Wars Outlaws.This has raised concerns among video game preservationists and fans of traditional physical media.
Elden Ring Tarnished Editionis one of those titles. It’s the definitive version of FromSoftware’s 2022 Game of the Year, including the base game and theShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion in one package for Nintendo Switch 2.
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No technical details have been shared yet about this version, but it’s confirmed to feature content not available on other platforms.
For example, new appearances for Torrent, the main mount, as well as a new armor set—these features are exclusive (as part of the Tarnished Edition) to the hybrid console. A similar case applies toYakuza 0 Director’s Cut,although its exclusivity is temporary.
Through Famitsu,FromSoftwarehas confirmed thatElden RingforNintendo Switch 2includes two brand-new, never-before-seen classes, which will only be available via paid DLC onPlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
Exclusive Features for Switch 2
At the start of a new game inElden Ring Tarnished Edition, players will be able to choose from two new classes not found in other versions:Ides KnightandHeavy Knight. Don’t worry, though—they’ll be available onPlayStation, Xbox, and PCin the future.
Switch 2 users will have access to both classes from the start. While no specifics have been provided yet, it’s assumed these classes are ideal for players who prefer more robust builds with strong defense.
The downside is that both theIdes KnightandHeavy Knightsignificantly reduce your character’s mobility, so keep that in mind during character creation.
FromSoftware has announced that the exclusive features of the Switch 2 version—like Torrent’s new appearances, the new armor, and the two unreleased classes—will be made available to other editions as paid DLC.
So, if you want the most complete open-world Soulslike experience, you have two options: buy the Tarnished Edition onSwitch 2, or purchase the DLC on another platform.
Expected Performance on Switch 2
According toDigital Foundry,Elden Ringon Switch 2 will likely be comparable (in resolution and performance) to the PS4 and Xbox One versions, although no official details have been confirmed.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, which includes the 2022 Game of the Year and theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC forNintendo Switch 2, will be available in the coming months (with a release window set for 2025) as a physical Game-Key Card.
Be sure to check out other newsFromSoftware Unveils New Story Trailer For Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtreeand alsoHow to Prepare for Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLCAnd don’t forget to bookmarkElden RingWiki, as you most assuredly will need it!
