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Updated · GoNintendo · Aug 17
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Wins Praise on Switch 2 Ahead of Aug. 28 Launch
Updated
Updated · GoNintendo · Aug 17

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Wins Praise on Switch 2 Ahead of Aug. 28 Launch

3 articles · Updated · GoNintendo · Aug 17

Summary

  • Denfaminicogamer’s hands-on called Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on Switch 2 “utterly speechless”-level impressive, reporting no noticeable lag or stuttering in extended play.
  • 100-plus hours of prior PC play gave the tester a strong benchmark, and they said handheld mode ran so well they barely noticed a difference from other versions.
  • Bandai Namco had pushed the port from its original 2025 plan after early hands-ons suggested it was in rough shape, making the latest impressions a sign the extra development time paid off.
  • Aug. 28 is now the release date for the Switch 2 edition, which bundles Shadow of the Erdtree and adds two new starting classes, new armor and Torrent customization.

Insights

With just days until release, will the Switch 2's rumored frame drops during intense boss fights shatter this port's flawless illusion?
Can the new console's controversial battery life actually handle this massive 100-hour RPG without leaving players stranded between checkpoints?
As the imminent September console price hike looms, is rushing to buy the hardware just for this complete edition truly worth the investment?