Elden Ring Tarnished Edition New Content Locations: All New Weapons, Armour Sets, NPC Invasions & Horse Armour
The Tarnished Edition of Elden Ring has released on the Switch 2, introducing new gear including weapons, armor sets, horse armor, and NPC invasions. While tech-insider.org awarded the version a 91 score, Game Informer describes it as the worst way to play the title. The release coincides with a major update, Patch 1.17, which Bandai Namco Europe describes as the biggest in years, featuring various buffs and nerfs. Despite the new content, the game is currently facing intense review bombing on Steam due to the DLC.
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- ✓ The Tarnished Edition of Elden Ring is available on the Switch 2.
- ✓ Bandai Namco Europe released Patch 1.17, the largest update in years, containing buffs and nerfs.
- ✓ The Tarnished Edition includes new weapons, armor sets, NPC invasions, and horse armor.
What changed
The game launched on Switch 2 as the Tarnished Edition accompanied by Patch 1.17 and new DLC gear.
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Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Launches on Switch 2
The Tarnished Edition of Elden Ring has released on the Switch 2, introducing new gear including weapons, armor sets, horse armor, and NPC invasions. While tech-insider.org awarded the version a 91 score, Game Informer describes it as the worst way to play the title. The release coincides with a major update, Patch 1.17, which Bandai Namco Europe describes as the biggest in years, featuring various buffs and nerfs. Despite the new content, the game is currently facing intense review bombing on Steam due to the DLC.
Why it matters
This release brings the open-world RPG to Nintendo's latest hardware. The addition of DLC gear and significant balance changes via Patch 1.17 alters the established combat meta. Mixed critical reception highlights a divide between technical performance and content value.
What is confirmed
- The Tarnished Edition of Elden Ring is available on the Switch 2.
- Bandai Namco Europe released Patch 1.17, the largest update in years, containing buffs and nerfs.
- The Tarnished Edition includes new weapons, armor sets, NPC invasions, and horse armor.
Still unconfirmed
- Game Informer considers the Switch 2 version the worst way to play the game.
What to watch next
- Official response from Bandai Namco regarding Steam review bombing
- Detailed breakdown of Patch 1.17 balance changes
- Performance benchmarks for the Switch 2 version
confidence 80%Sources used for this update (12)
- The Verge — Elden Ring on the Switch 2 isn’t tarnished
- IGN — Surprise Elden Ring Patch Notes Reveal Buffs and a Few Nerfs in Biggest Update in Years
- Bandai Namco Europe — Elden Ring – Patch Notes Version 1.17
- tech-insider.org — Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Switch 2 Review: 91 Score [2026]
- Nintendo Life — Elden Ring Tarnished Edition New Content Locations: All New Weapons, Armour Sets, NPC Invasions & Horse Armour
- nintendo.com — The path to becoming Elden Lord begins today!
- Kotaku — Elden Ring DLC Brings Back A Beloved Dark Souls 2 Character
- PC Gamer — Elden Ring players are hard at work putting the new Tarnished Edition DLC's gear to the test
- Game Informer — Elden Ring On Switch 2 – The Worst Way To Play The Best Game
- tech.yahoo.com — Elden Ring's Tarnished Edition is exciting enough on its own, but it's also our last chance to properly experience the game's launch day hype
- gamerant.com — Elden Ring is Being Review Bombed
- PC Gamer — Elden Ring's Tarnished Edition is exciting enough on its own, but it's also our last chance to properly experience the game's launch day hype
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