ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition

What this edition includes

According to Bandai Namco Europe, the edition includes the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, new armour and a customisation option for the look of Torrent, the player's mount. The Nintendo eShop page lists online play for 1 to 6 players (Nintendo Switch Online required), HDR, surround sound and a 41 GB size.

What the reviews say

Nintendo Life praises outstanding open-world design, memorable bosses and an expansion that works as a second campaign, all running well docked or handheld. DualShockers says the technical shortcuts go unnoticed unless you look for them and calls it one of the best third-party games on Switch 2. Press Start finds it perfect for handheld play. Gameblog calls it an intact masterpiece with huge content and a "sufficient" port.

The drawbacks

The game targets 30 frames per second, docked and handheld. TheSixthAxis notes drops in heavy moments and thinks the gap will be hard to accept for players coming from PS5 or Xbox Series. Gameblog mentions technical compromises, occasionally annoying slowdowns in handheld mode and no Switch 2-specific features. Nintendo Life lists very occasional frame drops and a somewhat vague story.

Price

As of 11 November 2026, the game costs €79.99 on the French Nintendo eShop, with no discount. Physical editions and retailer prices were not checked for this page.

Who is it for?

Switch 2 owners who have never played ELDEN RING or want to play it handheld with the full expansion. Players who already finished it on PS5, Xbox Series or a strong PC may be bothered by the 30 fps target.