Fans eager to playElden Ring: Tarnished Editionon the Nintendo Switch 2 may not need to wait much longer, as the game has officially been rated by the ESRB. The updated version of one of 2022’s most popular releases was teased in early April, withElden Ring: Tarnished Editionfeaturing both the base game andShadow of the ErdtreeDLC, along with some entirely new content.
Following the game’s official launch, FromSoftware supportedElden Ringwith several post-launch content updates, introducing quality-of-life features, bug fixes, and additional content. The only DLC released for the title was the acclaimedShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion in 2024, which found such incredible popularity with players that it was nominated for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024 alongsideMetaphor: ReFantazio,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and the winner,Astro Bot. Support for the title still isn’t released, withElden Ring: Tarnished Editioncoming to the Nintendo Switch 2sometime in 2025. Now, eager players are inching closer to a concrete release date.
As spotted byMy Nintendo News,Elden Ring: Tanished Editionfor the Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially rated M by theESRB. A game receiving a rating from the Entertainment Software Ratings Board indicates that it’s getting close to release, and many fans believe that a release date forElden Ringfor the Switch 2will be revealed during the Bandai Namco Summer Showcase on July 2. While it’s no surprise that countless fans are excited to snag the game for Nintendo’s newest hybrid console,Elden Ring: Tarnished Editionhasn’t been without some controversy, as it was recently revealed that the physical edition is a Game-Key Card, meaning that the full game itself won’t be on the cartridge.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Rated by ESRB
Elden Ring: Tarnished Editionwill include two new starting classes, as well as additional customization options, new weapons, and more. Expectations are high for the game on Nintendo’s improved hardware, with FromSoftware’s most recent release not finding as much immediate success as many hoped. While its reviews have improved to some degree,Elden Ring Nightreignsaw mixed reviews on Steamshortly after its release in May, with players frustrated by the game’s lack of voice chat and pacing.
Earlier this month, George R.R. Martin commented onthe upcomingElden Ringmovie, showing support for both the film’s production company, A24, and its director, Alex Garland, known for his previous work onEx MachinaandAnnihilation. Additional details about the film’s cast and plot remain unknown, with no release window confirmed just yet.
