"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 thrilling announcement that came during Nintendo's recent Switch 2 Direct. While it's not yet clear how this version will compare to those released on other platforms, the reveal has sparked excitement for the upcoming Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition among Nintendo enthusiasts.

Elden Ring has been a cultural phenomenon since its launch in February 2022, selling over 13 million copies in its first month and reaching nearly 29 million copies sold at the last count. The game has seen innovative play, such as defeating bosses with the Nintendo Switch Ring Fit controller, and has inspired ambitious speedrunning challenges. Following its success, the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC was released in 2023 to critical acclaim, and the upcoming cooperative spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign, has shown promising results in early public network test sessions.

In our 10/10 review, IGN praised Elden Ring, stating, "Elden Ring is a massive evolution of what FromSoftware started with the Souls series, bringing its relentlessly challenging combat to an incredible open world that offers the freedom to choose your own path." The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC also received a perfect score from us: "Like the base game before it, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree raises the bar for single-player DLC expansions. It condenses everything that made the base game a landmark RPG into a 20-25 hour campaign, providing new and exciting challenges for dedicated fans."

FromSoftware has not yet disclosed a specific release date for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, nor has it detailed what sets this version apart from previous iterations. To stay updated on all the announcements from Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct, you can find more information right here.