Elden Ring Delayed On Nintendo Switch 2 To 2026

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Nintendo fans hoping to explore the world of Elden Ring will have to wait until 2026, as FromSoftware has announced a delay for the ‘Tarnished Edition’ of the game.

Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is a new package that includes the popular expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, plus extra items like new outfits for your spectral steed, Torrent, and different ways to begin the game with unique character setups. It will be released on all gaming platforms.

The highly anticipated Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition was revealed as a Nintendo Switch 2 game during the console’s first presentation, but fans will have to wait until 2026 to play it. FromSoftware announced on social media that they’re delaying the game to allow time for optimization and ensure it runs smoothly on the new hardware. There’s currently no specific release date set.

Elden Ring Needs More Time To Cook On Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition has been delayed, which isn’t a huge surprise given recent reports. Media outlets who previewed the game noted significantly poor performance. While Bandai Namco shared gameplay videos, they didn’t address concerns from fans about how the game runs.

News spread that Elden Ring doesn’t run well on the Nintendo Switch 2, particularly when exploring the open world. Players reported noticeable slowdown and choppy visuals while traveling through The Lands Between. This is a significant issue because the game relies heavily on open-world exploration and fighting enemies you encounter along the way.

It’s important that FromSoftware gets Elden Ring working well on the new Nintendo Switch 2. If the game runs poorly, it wouldn’t be a good sign for the system, especially since Elden Ring runs smoothly on older consoles. Performance issues with Elden Ring on the Switch 2 could suggest that other games from different developers might also struggle to run properly.

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2025-10-23 17:39