Elden Ring Tarnished Edition is currently available for pre-order on the Nintendo Switch 2. Scheduled for release on August 28, 2026, the Tarnished Edition is the definitive version of FromSoftware’s critically acclaimed action-RPG. The Tarnished Edition comes with all the previously released DLCs, including the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, as well as a host of new add-ons.
Surprisingly enough, Elden Ring is also one of the few third-party titles on the Switch 2 that is priced above the usual $60.
Here’s everything you need to know about Elden Ring Tarnished Edition’s pre-order, platforms, and more.
How to pre-order Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2
To pre-order Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2, follow these steps:
- On your Switch 2 system, head to the Nintendo eShop.
- Under the eShop, head to the Latest section and scroll down until you find Elden Ring.
- Or, you can search for the game using the Search tab.
- Once you find the game’s store page, click on it (press A) and then select Pre-order.
- You will have to confirm a payment method to lock your pre-order.
- You can pre-order using Wallet Credits on the eShop.
- Once the game is pre-ordered, it will show up in the Pre-orders tab of the Nintendo eShop.
- You won’t be charged for the game until it’s available for pre-load on the Switch 2.
Do note that you can cancel your pre-orders on the Nintendo Switch 2 at any time before the game’s pre-load date. Take note of the expected payment date of your purchase; this is the deadline for cancelling your pre-orders.
You cannot cancel a pre-order if you have already pre-loaded the game or downloaded its DLCs.
Is Elden Ring Tarnished Edition available for pre-order on other platforms?
Although the Tarnished Edition is coming to other platforms including PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One, it’s not yet available for pre-order. It should be noted that the Tarnished Edition for platforms other than the Nintendo Switch 2 only includes the add-on classes and Torrent skin.
On Nintendo Switch 2, Elden Ring is priced at $80, which makes it the first third-party base game to price itself above the usual $60-70. That said, it does include all the DLCs and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, which somewhat justifies the price.
What is included in Elden Ring Tarnished Edition?
The Tarnished Edition includes the following:
- Elden Ring (base game)
- Shadow of the Erdtree (expansion)
- 2 new Starting Classes
- New armor for the Tarnished
- Skins for Torrent
Are there other editions of Elden Ring on the Nintendo Switch 2?
No, Elden Ring is only available as the Tarnished Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2. There are no other editions of the game for the Nintendo home console.
What are the pre-order bonuses for Elden Ring Tarnished Edition?
The Tarnished Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2 comes with 2 pre-order bonus gestures:
However, if you miss out on pre-ordering the game, you can also unlock these gestures by progressing through the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.
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Edited by Suman Biswas