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Elden Ring's New Tarnished DLC Pack Locked in for August
FromSoftware is releasing a paid DLC pack for Elden Ring called The Tarnished DLC Pack on August 28, 2026. This pack will include new classes, armor sets, and mount customization options for the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. The content will be available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch versions.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Includes Expansion, New Classes
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, featuring the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, new classes, armor, and Torrent customization, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026. This edition includes updates from the original 2022 release and aims to provide an enhanced handheld experience after performance adjustments were made. The game was created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin.
Elden Ring For Switch 2 Finally Gets Release Date After Performance-Related Delay
FromSoftware has confirmed that Elden Ring will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28 for $80 USD as the Tarnished Edition, including the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. This version experienced a delay from its original 2025 release due to performance adjustments. The Tarnished Pack content will also be available for purchase on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC on the same date.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition launches for Switch 2 in August
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, including the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion and new bonus content, will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28. The bonus content, featuring new classes, armor, and mount customization, will also be available separately for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. FromSoftware's critically acclaimed action RPG Elden Ring is also mentioned, alongside the upcoming exclusive Nintendo handheld title, The Duskbloods.
Elden Ring releases August on Nintendo Switch 2
FromSoftware has announced that Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28th. The release was delayed due to optimization issues identified in previews, with hopes that the final version will be more polished.
FromSoftware has finally announced an Elden Ring Switch 2 release date
FromSoftware and Bandai Namco Entertainment have announced that Elden Ring will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28th, packaged as the Tarnished Edition, which includes the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. New starting classes, armor, and customization options for Torrent will also be available for purchase on other platforms including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The article also briefly mentions an upcoming Elden Ring movie adaptation.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Heads to Switch 2 in August
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, including the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, will launch for the Nintendo Switch on August 28, 2026. The physical release will be a game-key card cartridge priced at $79.99. The DLC pack will also be available for other systems on the same day.
ELDEN RING TARNISHED EDITION IS COMING TO NINTENDO SWITCH 2 THIS AUGUST
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, including the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, new starting classes, and customization options for Torrent, will be released on August 28 for Nintendo Switch 2. The title from FromSoftware and Bandai Namco Entertainment will also be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This edition aims to bring the vast dark fantasy world and challenging gameplay of Elden Ring to a new audience.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Will Finally Rise On Switch 2 This August
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition will be released for the Nintendo Switch on August 28, 2026. This edition includes the base game and its DLC, with the Switch version featuring a new character class and special outfits for Torrent. The game's performance on the platform has reportedly improved since initial previews.
New Elden Ring DLC and Nintendo Switch 2 Tarnished Edition finally get a release date
The Elden Ring Tarnished Edition is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026, with the Tarnished Pack DLC also launching on all platforms the same day. The port experienced delays for performance adjustments, but recent impressions suggest significant improvements.
Elden Ring Nintendo Switch 2 release date finally announced
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026, after an initial delay for performance adjustments. The port will include the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, along with new cosmetic and gameplay additions. Initial hands-on impressions suggest significant performance improvements.
A Nintendo Direct is reportedly set for 'the second week of June' — if so, I'm really hoping we…
A Nintendo Direct presentation is reportedly scheduled for the second week of June, according to insider Nate the Hate. This would be the first major showcase in nine months and could feature updates on upcoming titles like Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, The Duskbloods, and the Ocarina of Time remake, as well as the Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Switch.
Hands On: Onimusha: Way of the Sword Is Set to Continue Capcom's Generational Winning Streak
Capcom's upcoming title, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, shows significant promise based on a recently released demo. The game modernizes the classic Onimusha formula with a unique, tactical combat system that avoids Souls-like or typical hack-and-slash mechanics. Set for a 2026 release, the demo suggests a dark and atmospheric experience with satisfying weight and responsive controls, potentially becoming another hit in Capcom's strong generational lineup.
"One discovers, one guides, and one strikes the final blow": Ikumi Nakamura's new yokai-hunting game Kemuri is turning co-op into a ritual, somehow
Kemuri, a new third-person action game from Ikumi Nakamura's Unseen Inc., features co-op gameplay for up to three players where each player takes on a distinct role in hunting yokai. The game, set in a vertical city, also hints at unique online interactions during single-player. Kemuri is slated for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5 and PC.
Elden Ring player achieves "the hardest one-shot kill" in the game, downing a 89,000 HP boss after 8 hours of punishing trial and error: "It's absolute hell"
A player has achieved what they describe as the hardest one-shot kill in Elden Ring, defeating the 89,000 HP boss Rykard with a single hit after eight hours of preparation and trial-and-error. This feat required specific boss attack patterns, precise timing, and extensive damage stacking buffs.
30 Biggest Potential Announcements from the Summer of Gaming
The Summer of Gaming is set to feature numerous potential announcements from major publishers and developers. Expected reveals include release dates for Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, and Phantom Blade Zero, new trailers for Grand Theft Auto 6 and Ananta, and potential reveals for remakes like Resident Evil: Code Veronica and Virtua Fighter Crossroads. Updates are also anticipated for games like OD, State of Decay 3, and Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, alongside potential announcements for new titles and expansions across various franchises.
Summer Game Fest 2026 and State of Play - every PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo rumour
This article compiles numerous rumors and predictions for upcoming announcements at Summer Game Fest, State of Play, and other gaming showcases. It covers potential reveals for games across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch platforms, including new titles, sequels, remakes, and DLC from major publishers like Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft, and Capcom.
Mass Effect and Metal Gear actor Jennifer Hale calls on studios to take responsibility for their AI use:…
Voice actor Jennifer Hale emphasized that generative AI is a tool for which humans are responsible, urging studios to take ownership of its use. She highlighted that creative professions are early indicators of AI's impact on the workforce and stressed the importance of consent and compensation for performers whose work is used for AI training.
IGN accidentally leaks Cronos: Lazarus in a new article, game set for IGN Live
IGN accidentally revealed the existence of Cronos: Lazarus, a new game that will be showcased at their upcoming IGN Live event on June 6-7. The article speculates it could be an expansion for the survival horror title Cronos on Nintendo Switch. The piece also briefly mentions IGN's lists of best zombie games and their hands-on preview of Sonic Racing Crossworlds, as well as Elden Ring being IGN's best game of 2022.
One Bloodborne player has spent 11 years and 3,500 hours helping people with one of FromSoftware's hardest bosses, but he's finally giving up because nobody plays Bloodborne anymore
A dedicated Bloodborne player, known as Noahman, has spent 11 years and over 3,500 hours helping others defeat the challenging Orphan of Kos boss. However, due to the dwindling player base on PlayStation 4, he is now giving up as he no longer gets summoned for co-op. Noahman estimates he has assisted between 5,000 to 6,000 hunters in overcoming this difficult encounter.
