{"id":6591,"date":"2026-07-27T18:23:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T10:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/elden-ring-tarnished-edition-switch-2-august-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T18:23:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T10:23:42","slug":"elden-ring-tarnished-edition-switch-2-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/elden-ring-tarnished-edition-switch-2-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Hits Switch 2 on 28 August"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>FromSoftware&#8217;s landmark open-world RPG is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on <strong>28 August 2026<\/strong> \u2014 and it is arriving with new company. <strong>Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition<\/strong> bundles the complete base game and the acclaimed Shadow of the Erdtree expansion with a set of Switch 2-exclusive extras, putting the entire journey through the Lands Between into handheld form for the first time. Pre-orders are open now.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/elden-ring-tarnished-edition-gameplay-combat.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Elden Ring Tarnished Edition gameplay showing the player in new armour facing a formidable enemy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Bandai Namco \/ FromSoftware<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Everything in the Elden Ring Tarnished Edition<\/h2>\n<p>The Tarnished Edition is the definitive Switch 2 package, combining the full Elden Ring experience with a new exclusive bundle called the <strong>Tarnished Pack<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Base game<\/strong> \u2014 the complete original Elden Ring<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shadow of the Erdtree<\/strong> \u2014 FromSoftware&#8217;s massive 2024 expansion<\/li>\n<li><strong>Two brand-new starting classes<\/strong> exclusive to the Tarnished Pack<\/li>\n<li><strong>Four new armour sets<\/strong> \u2014 callbacks to Dark Souls characters<\/li>\n<li><strong>Three Torrent cosmetic skins<\/strong> for your Spectral Steed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-order bonus:<\/strong> two gestures, &#8220;The Ring&#8221; and &#8220;Ring of Miquella&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Tarnished Pack will also be available as a separate DLC purchase on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam for US$4.99, so players who already own Elden Ring elsewhere can pick up the new additions without buying the Switch 2 edition.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EO35GLpe7to\" title=\"Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition - Official Nintendo Switch 2 Trailer (4K) | Nintendo Direct\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition \u2014 Official Nintendo Switch 2 Trailer (4K) \u2014 via IGN on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Two New Starting Classes for Switch 2 Players<\/h2>\n<p>The headline addition is a pair of brand-new starting classes designed around two distinct combat styles:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Heavy Knight<\/strong> \u2014 a Strength-focused build that opens with a curved greatsword and heavy armour. Built for players who like to absorb punishment and deal crushing damage in return. A strong pick if Elden Ring is your first Souls-style game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Idus Knight<\/strong> \u2014 a Dexterity-focused build described by Bandai Namco as &#8220;a knight of the land of Idus, famed for their lightweight attire and weaponry.&#8221; Faster movement, more agile attacks, a playstyle that rewards reading enemy patterns carefully.<\/p>\n<p>Both classes were designed with Switch 2 newcomers in mind. Neither is locked to the platform permanently \u2014 they arrive on PS4, PS5, Xbox, and PC as the Tarnished Pack DLC at the same time.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/elden-ring-tarnished-edition-torrent-erdtree.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Elden Ring player riding Torrent on a hilltop overlooking the glowing Erdtree\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Bandai Namco \/ FromSoftware<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Dark Souls Callbacks and Torrent Gets a Wardrobe<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/elden-ring-tarnished-edition-boss.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Close-up of a boss character with ornate armour in Elden Ring Tarnished Edition\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Bandai Namco \/ FromSoftware<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The four new armour sets carry some FromSoftware history with them. They are inspired by beloved characters from the Dark Souls series \u2014 including <strong>Lucatiel of Mirrah<\/strong>, <strong>Henri of Astora<\/strong>, and <strong>Horace the Hushed<\/strong> \u2014 translated into Elden Ring&#8217;s visual style. For long-time fans of the studio&#8217;s catalogue, these are more than cosmetic curiosities.<\/p>\n<p>Torrent receives three new cosmetic skins to change the Spectral Steed&#8217;s appearance without affecting stats. Full details on the skin designs have not been released ahead of launch.<\/p>\n<h2>Handheld Performance, Physical Format and Pricing<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/elden-ring-tarnished-edition-cutscene.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Elden Ring Tarnished Edition cutscene showing an NPC and the armoured player character\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Bandai Namco \/ FromSoftware<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This port had a rocky road. Early demo builds at Gamescom ran at troubling frame rates, and Bandai Namco delayed the Tarnished Edition from its original 2025 window to give FromSoftware more time. The studio has since resolved the ARM CPU bottleneck responsible for those issues; the current build targets <strong>30fps on Switch 2<\/strong> in both handheld and docked modes.<\/p>\n<p>One thing to note before you buy: the physical edition is a <strong>Game Key Card<\/strong> \u2014 a retail box containing a digital download code, not a full game cartridge. Expect to download around <strong>64GB<\/strong>, so plan your storage accordingly before 28 August.<\/p>\n<p>The US price is set at <strong>US$79.99<\/strong>. Singapore eShop and local retail pricing has not been officially announced at the time of writing \u2014 check the Nintendo Singapore eShop and major game retailers and electronics chains for SGD pricing ahead of launch.<\/p>\n<h2>Pre-Orders and What You Need to Know<\/h2>\n<p>Pre-orders for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 are live now. Pre-ordering locks in the two bonus gestures \u2014 &#8220;The Ring&#8221; and &#8220;Ring of Miquella&#8221; \u2014 at no extra charge.<\/p>\n<p>For Singapore Switch 2 owners who sat out Elden Ring on PS5 or PC, this is a compelling entry point: 30 million copies sold worldwide, over 400 Game of the Year nominations, the full base game plus Shadow of the Erdtree, two approachable new starting classes, and the whole thing playable in handheld and tabletop mode. Check local game retailers and the Nintendo eShop Singapore for pre-order listings \u2014 the <strong>28 August 2026<\/strong> release date is less than five weeks away.<\/p>\n<p>For more <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/game-news\/\">game news<\/a> including other upcoming Switch 2 titles, keep an eye on GameTrader.SG.<\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Video games\" flags=\"SGD price to be confirmed\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on 28 August 2026, bundling the base game, Shadow of the Erdtree, two new starting classes, Dark Souls armour sets, and Torrent cosmetic skins. Pre-orders are live.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":6586,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[11],"tags":[94,202,960,250,55,45,133],"class_list":["post-6591","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-game-news","tag-action-rpg","tag-bandai-namco","tag-elden-ring","tag-fromsoftware","tag-nintendo","tag-nintendo-switch-2","tag-switch-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/elden-ring-tarnished-edition-switch2-keyart.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-1Ij","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":3687,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/the-duskbloods-fromsoftware-switch-2-network-test-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":6591,"position":0},"title":"The Duskbloods: FromSoftware&#8217;s Switch 2 Exclusive Eyes Summer Network Test","date":"June 16, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"The Duskbloods, FromSoftware's new PvPvE Switch 2 exclusive directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, is getting a closed network test this summer 2026 \u2014 here's what Singapore fans need to know.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/duskbloods-main.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":6241,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/the-duskbloods-network-test-signup-singapore-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":6591,"position":1},"title":"The Duskbloods Network Test Sign-Up Opens Tonight \u2014 Switch 2 Guide for Singapore","date":"July 22, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Registration for The Duskbloods closed network test opens tonight at 10pm SGT \u2014 here's how Switch 2 owners in Singapore can apply before the 28 July deadline.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/duskbloods-bloodsworn-moonlit.jpg?fit=900%2C506&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":5232,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/digimon-story-time-stranger-switch-2-switch-july-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":6591,"position":2},"title":"Digimon Story: Time Stranger Launches on Switch 2 and Switch \u2014 10 July Worldwide","date":"July 8, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Digimon Story: Time Stranger arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on 10 July worldwide, with 4K Quality Mode and 60fps Performance Mode exclusive to Switch 2.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/digimon_switch2_announce.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":4658,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/digimon-story-time-stranger-switch-2-july-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":6591,"position":3},"title":"Digimon Story: Time Stranger Arrives on Switch and Switch 2 on 10 July","date":"July 2, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Digimon Story: Time Stranger launches on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on 10 July 2026 with an exclusive 4K Quality Mode and 60fps Performance Mode. Here's what Singapore fans need to know.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/digimon-time-stranger-switch2-announcement.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":5405,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/digimon-story-time-stranger-switch-2-launch-july-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":6591,"position":4},"title":"Digimon Story: Time Stranger Is Now on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2","date":"July 10, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Digimon Story: Time Stranger arrives on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 today with 450+ Digimon, 4K Quality Mode on Switch 2, a free How to Play update, and a demo with transferable saves.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/digimon_header.jpg?fit=460%2C215&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":4920,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/digimon-story-time-stranger-switch-2-july-2026-2\/","url_meta":{"origin":6591,"position":5},"title":"Digimon Story: Time Stranger Comes to Switch and Switch 2 on 10 July","date":"July 5, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Digimon Story: Time Stranger arrives on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on 10 July 2026 with 4K HDR and 60fps modes \u2014 and a free day-one update adding Terriermon Assistant as a playable character.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/digimon-story-time-stranger-switch2-header.jpg?fit=460%2C215&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6591"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6591"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6591\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6586"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6591"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6591"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6591"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}