"Elden Ring Set for Nintendo Switch 2 Release in 2025"

Elden Ring is set to make its way to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025, a revelation that thrilled fans during the recent Switch 2 Direct. While details on how this version compares to those on other platforms remain under wraps, the announcement heralds the arrival of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo enthusiasts later this year.

Since its launch in February 2022, Elden Ring has become a cultural phenomenon, selling over 13 million copies within the first month and reaching nearly 29 million sales to date. The game has inspired unique feats like defeating bosses with the Nintendo Switch Ring Fit controller and sparked intense speedrunning challenges. Following its success, the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC was released in 2023, further cementing the game's legacy. Additionally, the upcoming cooperative spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign, has shown promise in early public network test sessions.

In our 10/10 review, IGN praised Elden Ring as a monumental expansion of the Souls series, offering challenging combat within an expansive open world that encourages player freedom. The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC also earned a perfect score, lauded for raising the bar for single-player expansions with its condensed yet rich 20-25 hour campaign that provides new challenges for dedicated fans.

FromSoftware has not yet disclosed a specific release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 version, nor have they detailed what sets Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition apart from its predecessors. Stay tuned for more updates from today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct to learn more about this exciting addition to the Nintendo lineup.