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Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is a 2026 release of FromSoftware's acclaimed action role-playing game for Nintendo Switch 2, developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It bundles the complete base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and all-new Tarnished Pack content in a single package that launched August 28, 2026. Set in the vast open world of the Lands Between under direction of Hidetaka Miyazaki with worldbuilding by George R. R. Martin, players control a customizable Tarnished on a quest to collect the Great Runes, repair the Elden Ring, and become Elden Lord. The edition adds two new starting classes (the Heavy Knight and Idus Knight), four new armor sets, three Spectral Steed Regalia cosmetics for the mount Torrent, eight new weapons and shields, new NPC invasions, and the Ring and Ring of Miquella gestures, all usable across both the base game and Shadow of the Erdtree.
Key Systems
- Tarnished Pack Content: The edition's signature addition bundles two new starting classes (Heavy Knight and Idus Knight), four new armor sets, three Torrent Spectral Steed Regalia cosmetics, eight new weapons and shields, new NPC invasions, and the Ring and Ring of Miquella gestures.
- Open-World Soulslike Combat: Signature deliberate combat across the six major regions of the Lands Between, combining attack, dodge, guard, stance-breaking, and mounted combat on the spectral steed Torrent.
- Character Build Customization: Deep build freedom across stats, classes, weapons, armor, sorceries, incantations, Ashes of War, and Spirit Ashes offering near-limitless playstyle variety.
- Shadow of the Erdtree Included: The complete 2024 expansion bundle adds the Land of Shadow, over 40 new bosses, 8 new weapon categories, the Scadutree Fragment parallel upgrade, and its own legacy dungeon and incantations.
- Great Rune & Elden Lord Progression: The core quest of collecting the Great Runes and repairing the Elden Ring drives exploration of legacy dungeons and shardbearer boss confrontations.
- Multiplayer: Online co-op summons and player-versus-player invasions are supported across the base-game world and the Land of Shadow.
Controls
Gamepad Buttons
| Action | Button |
|---|---|
| Attack (Light) | R1 / Right Bumper |
| Attack (Heavy) | R2 / Right Trigger |
| Dodge / Roll | B / Circle |
| Jump | A / Cross |
| Use Item / Flask | Y / Triangle |
| Toggle Torrent Mount | Left Stick Press / L3 |
| Lock On | Right Stick Press / R3 |
Reception
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Downloadable Content 2
| Name | Released | Type | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow of the Erdtree | 2024-06-21 | Included | Massive expansion bundled with the Tarnished Edition, adding the Land of Shadow, a new legacy dungeon, over 40 new boss encounters, 8 new weapon categories including Light Greatswords, Backhand Blades, and Great Katanas, new sorceries, incantations, Ashes of War, Spirit Ashes, and armor sets, and a parallel upgrade using Scadutree Fragments. |
| Tarnished Pack | 2026-08-28 | Included | The Tarnished Edition's new content, included by default and also sold separately via the Tarnished Pack on Windows, PlayStation, and Xbox. Adds two starting classes (Heavy Knight and Idus Knight), four new armor sets, three Spectral Steed Regalia cosmetics for Torrent, eight new weapons and shields, new NPC invasions, and the Ring and Ring of Miquella gestures. |
Data updated 2026-09-15.