# Elden Ring Switch 2 release and community reactions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nintendo-switch-2-elden-ring-release-and-performance > Updated: 2026-09-10T20:00:00.000Z. Sources: 76. Developments: 10. Following technical concerns regarding performance in handheld mode during Gamescom 2025, FromSoftware released new gameplay footage for Elden Ring on the Nintendo Switch 2, suggesting that development adjustments have improved the experience. By the week of August 22-23, 2026, Elden Ring reached the number one spot on the Nintendo Switch 2 all-games eShop chart following the commencement of pre-loads. The Elden Ring Tarnished Edition is listed with a file size of 50.0GB. On August 27-28, 2026, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition officially launched on the Nintendo Switch 2. This version includes the original 2022 action RPG and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, marking the first time the title is available on a Nintendo platform. The edition also features an exclusive ‘Tarnished Pack’ containing new starting classes—specifically the Idus Knight and the Heavy Knight—along with new armor sets and cosmetic options for the mount, Torrent. To support the launch, a major version 1.17 update was deployed across all platforms. Technical analysis of the port indicates it maintains a capable experience through dynamic resolution: 1080p in docked mode and a dynamic 864p (with a 432p lower bound) in handheld mode. While performance is capped at 40 FPS, it typically runs between 30 and 35 FPS, with occasional dips to 25 FPS in handheld mode. On September 8, 2026, Bandai Namco Entertainment released patch 1.17.1 to address a multiplayer exploit involving DLC-specific items. The issue allowed players to obtain items from the Tarnished Pack without purchasing the expansion when a player owning the DLC joined a session with a non-owner. The patch prevents this automatic generation while still permitting manual trading. The update has drawn criticism from some community members regarding the “prioritization of revenue protection over other quality-of-life updates.” ## Claims - The release was delayed by approximately one year from its original 2025 schedule. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The game maintains a locked 30 frames per second in both handheld and docked modes on Nintendo Switch 2. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Elden Ring has sold more than 30 million copies. (corroborated by 2 sources) - FromSoftware will release Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026. (single source) - The Tarnished Edition includes the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. (single source) - The Switch 2 version does not feature ray tracing. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Elden Ring and Lies of P arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 Elden Ring Tarnished Edition and Lies of P: Complete Edition have launched on the Nintendo Switch 2, bringing major soulslike titles and new content to the new hardware. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elden-ring-and-lies-of-p-arrive-on-nintendo-switch-2 ### 2026-09-08: Elden Ring receives patch to fix DLC item exploit Bandai Namco released an Elden Ring patch to fix a multiplayer exploit that allowed players to obtain DLC items without purchasing the Tarnished Pack. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elden-ring-receives-patch-to-fix-dlc-item-exploit ### 2026-09-05: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition debuts at No. 2 in Japan Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition debuted at No. 2 on Japan's Famitsu charts, selling 27,604 copies on Nintendo Switch 2 in its opening week. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elden-ring-tarnished-edition-debuts-at-no-2-in-japan ### 2026-09-04: Elden Ring launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with technical performance analysis Elden Ring has arrived on Nintendo Switch 2, offering a full experience with the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. The port features dynamic resolution and improved loading speeds compared to last-gen consoles. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elden-ring-launches-on-nintendo-switch-2-with-technical-performance-analysis ### 2026-08-31: Elden Ring faces review bombing over new Tarnished Pack DLC Elden Ring is experiencing review bombing on Steam due to backlash over the Tarnished Pack DLC, which players criticize for its monetization of cosmetic items and new character classes. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elden-ring-faces-review-bombing-over-new-tarnished-pack-dlc ### 2026-08-31: Elden Ring Tarnished Edition released for Nintendo Switch 2 FromSoftware released ‘Elden Ring Tarnished Edition’ for Nintendo Switch 2, including the ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ DLC. Players are also reporting unique community messaging trends at Fort Haight. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elden-ring-tarnished-edition-released-for-nintendo-switch-2 ### 2026-08-27: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2 Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition has launched on Nintendo Switch 2, bundling the base game with the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion and introducing new classes, armor, and cosmetic options. 25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nintendo-announces-new-switch-and-switch-2-titles-for-august-27 ### 2026-08-24: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2 FromSoftware has launched Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion and new DLC content, supported by a major gameplay balance update. 36 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elden-ring-tarnished-edition-to-launch-on-nintendo-switch-2-in-2026 ### 2026-08-22: Nintendo eShop charts show Elden Ring leading Switch 2 rankings Nintendo eShop charts for late August 2026 show Elden Ring topping the Switch 2 charts via pre-loads, while Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream leads the original Nintendo Switch rankings. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nintendo-eshop-charts-show-elden-ring-leading-switch-2-rankings ### 2026-08-21: Nintendo Switch 2: Elden Ring gameplay revealed and rare hardware bargain reported FromSoftware showcases new Elden Ring gameplay for Nintendo Switch 2 following technical concerns, while a Canadian fan secures a console for 200 CAD due to a suspected pricing error. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nintendo-switch-2-elden-ring-gameplay-revealed-and-rare-hardware-bargain-reported --- Cite as: Elden Ring Switch 2 release and community reactions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nintendo-switch-2-elden-ring-release-and-performance