Not so tarnished, eh?
Bandai Namco had released a new story trailer for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition ahead of its Switch 2 launch on 28th August 2026.
While we’re well aware that publishers like to show off games in their very best light for trailers, there’s no denying that it actually looks really nice. After reports of some performance issues during hands-on sessions, it seems FromSoftware has taken the time to make sure it looks and runs well on Nintendo’s console.
Obviously, we’ll know for sure when we get it in our hands for review. Stay tuned.
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Otherwise, the trailer provides a rundown of what to expect from the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, which is included as standard. It will also receive a Game-Key Card release at retail, with pre-orders granting two additional gestures in-game.
“The Lands Between lie fractured and desolate, yet the faint call of grace lingers within its ruins.
“The path to the Elden Throne lies before you.”
Meanwhile, a network test for The Duskbloods will also take place later this month from 21st – 24th August. If you signed up, you will already know by now if you were successful in your application, so be sure to check out our guide for all the info on times and whatnot.
