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Elden Ring Switch 2 release and community reactions

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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 ~~version features lower foliage density and shadow detail compared~~ issue allowed players to ~~higher-end consoles but offers faster loading times than the PlayStation 4. In Japan,~~ obtain items from the Tarnished ~~Edition debuted at number two on~~ Pack without purchasing the ~~Famitsu sales chart, selling 27,604 physical copies between August 24 and 30, 2026, making it~~ expansion when a player owning the ~~highest-selling new release for~~ 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 ~~Nintendo Switch 2 during that period.~~ “prioritization of revenue protection over other quality-of-life updates.”

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