Preorders are now open for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2, and the release date is locked in for the upcoming year. This announcement follows Nintendo’s reveal of the upgraded port during a Direct presentation last year. The package bundles the base game with the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, plus fresh armor sets and additional starting classes.
The preorder listing carries a $79.99 price tag. One catch: the physical release ships as a game-key card rather than a full cartridge. This digital-only physical format has become a common strategy for Switch 2 titles to manage production costs while maintaining the collectible appeal of physical media.
FromSoftware’s open-world RPG has remained a fixture in conversations about upcoming RPG releases in 2026, and the Switch 2 version now sits among the year’s most anticipated ports. The timing puts it well after this week’s PlayStation State of Play on June 2, where Sony showcased its own slate of upcoming titles. With the industry shifting focus toward major summer events, the Summer Game Fest 2026 opens June 5 with a two-hour showcase at the Dolby Theatre, promising further reveals from major publishers.
As the gaming community digests these announcements, attention turns to the broader landscape of 2026 releases. Fans are already discussing how these major titles will impact the market leading up to the holiday season.
