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"Forget the classics: remaster the duds"

Elden Ring is now available on the Switch 2, coinciding with the release of the Tarnished Edition DLC. Players are currently testing gear from the new expansion, which introduces a character from Dark Souls 2. While the game is now accessible on Nintendo's hardware, critical reception of the Switch 2 port is divided, with some outlets praising the version and others calling it the worst way to play the title. Bandai Namco Europe has also released patch version 1.17 to support the current state of the game.

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  • ✓ Elden Ring is available on the Switch 2.
  • ✓ The Tarnished Edition DLC is released and includes new gear.
  • ✓ Bandai Namco Europe released patch version 1.17.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 7 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Elden Ring launched on Switch 2 alongside the Tarnished Edition DLC and patch 1.17.

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  1. Elden Ring launches on Switch 2 with Tarnished Edition DLC

    Elden Ring is now available on the Switch 2, coinciding with the release of the Tarnished Edition DLC. Players are currently testing gear from the new expansion, which introduces a character from Dark Souls 2. While the game is now accessible on Nintendo's hardware, critical reception of the Switch 2 port is divided, with some outlets praising the version and others calling it the worst way to play the title. Bandai Namco Europe has also released patch version 1.17 to support the current state of the game.

    Why it matters

    The Tarnished Edition serves as a way for players to experience the game's initial launch day atmosphere. This release expands the game's reach to a new console platform and integrates legacy elements from the Dark Souls series.

    What is confirmed

    • Elden Ring is available on the Switch 2.
    • The Tarnished Edition DLC is released and includes new gear.
    • Bandai Namco Europe released patch version 1.17.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The Elden Ring DLC features a character from Dark Souls 2.
    • The Switch 2 version is the worst way to play the game.
    • The Switch 2 version is not tarnished.

    What to watch next

    • Performance benchmarks for the Switch 2 port
    • Detailed patch notes for version 1.17
    • Player feedback on Tarnished Edition gear balance
    Sources used for this update (8)
    1. The Verge — Elden Ring on the Switch 2 isn’t tarnished
    2. Bandai Namco Europe — Elden Ring – Patch Notes Version 1.17
    3. nintendo.com — The path to becoming Elden Lord begins today!
    4. Kotaku — Elden Ring DLC Brings Back A Beloved Dark Souls 2 Character
    5. PC Gamer — Elden Ring players are hard at work putting the new Tarnished Edition DLC's gear to the test
    6. Eurogamer.net — "Forget the classics: remaster the duds" - What have you been playing this week?
    7. Game Informer — Elden Ring On Switch 2 – The Worst Way To Play The Best Game
    8. 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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