Tarnished, it's time to rise once more as Elden Ring is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 this summer, over a year since its initial reveal for the handheld console. Bandai Namco quietly announced the release date on its website and social media, instead of giving us a reveal during the SGF showcase.
Elden Ring first came out in 2022, quickly cementing itself as one of the best Soulslike games you can play, with its DLC further supporting that upon its release in 2024. After months of waiting for its Nintendo Switch 2 debut, we now know that it launches on August 28, 2026.
You play as a Tarnished whose mission is to become the Elden Lord, following what I can only describe as a huge mess courtesy of Queen Marika. It features a vast open world where danger lurks around every corner and bosses await to put an end to your journey.
I don't know about you, but I truly can't wait to dive in, especially with the new Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat feature. I'm so excited that I can call on my fellow Tarnsihed for help - literally. If you play on other platforms, the additional classes coming in the Tarnished edition will be available as DLC that you can grab on the same day.
As usual, Soulslike fans are never happy, so as excited as we are for this release, plenty are still clamoring for Elden Ring: Nightreign on the Switch 2. While you wait for August to roll around, you can check out our picks for the best games like Dark Souls on handheld devices.