Elden Ring Set for Nintendo Switch 2 Release in 2025

Elden Ring is set to make its way to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025, a revelation that has thrilled fans and was announced during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct. While details on how this version will compare to those on other platforms remain under wraps, the inclusion in today's presentation signals that Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition will soon be available for Nintendo enthusiasts.

Since its launch in February 2022, Elden Ring has become a cultural phenomenon, selling over 13 million copies within its first month and reaching nearly 29 million units sold as of the latest figures. Its influence extends to unique gaming achievements, such as defeating bosses using the Nintendo Switch Ring Fit controller, and sparking ambitious speedrunning challenges. The game's success was further bolstered by the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in 2023, and anticipation is high for the upcoming cooperative spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign, which has shown promise in early network test sessions.

IGN's review awarded Elden Ring a perfect 10/10, stating: "Elden Ring is a massive iteration on what FromSoftware began with the Souls series, bringing its relentlessly challenging combat to an incredible open world that gives us the freedom to choose our own path." The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC also received a 10/10, with IGN noting: "Like the base game did before it, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree raises the bar for single-player DLC expansions. It takes everything that made the base game such a landmark RPG, condenses it into a relatively compact 20-25 hour campaign, and provides fantastic new challenges for heavily invested fans to chew on."

While FromSoftware has yet to disclose a specific release date or detail what sets Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition apart from previous iterations, fans can stay updated with all the latest announcements from today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.