FromSoftware isn’t done with Nintendo’s newest console, and a long-awaited Elden Ring Switch 2 version may finally be close. A retailer listing has surfaced with an estimated July release window for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Switch 2, a package that’s expected to bundle the base game with the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC plus extra bonus content.
If that date holds, it would mark the end of a frustrating wait for fans who have been watching this port closely since it appeared during a Nintendo Direct. The game was initially positioned for a 2025 arrival, but early hands-on impressions raised red flags. Reports of stuttering and uneven performance suggested the open-world action RPG was struggling to run smoothly on the handheld-focused hardware, leading to a slip into 2026.
Even now, frame rate and overall optimization remain the biggest question marks. Elden Ring’s sweeping landscapes and demanding boss fights are exactly where performance dips are most noticeable, so many players are hoping the next look at the game focuses less on cinematic cuts and more on real gameplay in heavy open-world areas.
There has been at least some reassurance recently. In February, FromSoftware indicated in a financial update that the Elden Ring Switch 2 release plans hadn’t shifted again, helping calm fears of another delay. That same update also pointed to the Switch 2 console-exclusive The Duskbloods launching before December 31st. The vampire-themed PVPVE multiplayer project has also been quiet since its earlier reveal, leaving fans eager for a more concrete update.
Adding to the anticipation, rumors suggest Nintendo could spotlight these titles again during a June Direct. If that happens, expectations are high for a new Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition trailer—one that proves the port can maintain stable performance where it matters most.
One detail may disappoint collectors: the Switch 2 edition is expected to use a Game-Key Card rather than a fully self-contained physical release. Still, the inclusion of Shadow of the Erdtree and additional content could make the overall package feel more worthwhile, even if the price ends up higher than a standard re-release. Ultimately, the deciding factor will be how well Elden Ring runs on Switch 2—and whether the final version rewards the patience of players who have been waiting through the delay.
