Alright, folks, I've got some news about the Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2. It's been pushed back. Yeah, I know, it stings. FromSoftware announced they're delaying the launch to 2026 to give themselves more time to optimize the game's performance. It's a bummer, especially since many of us were hoping to dive into the Lands Between on our Switch 2 sooner rather than later.

While they didn't give a specific reason, the announcement mentioned "performance adjustments." Given the sheer scale and graphical fidelity of Elden Ring, it doesn't surprise me that squeezing it onto the Switch 2 hardware requires some serious fine-tuning. I'd rather they delay it and get it right than release a buggy, poorly optimized mess. You know? No one wants that.

The Tarnished Edition, revealed during a Nintendo Direct, is set to include the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, new armor sets, and even some customization options for your trusty steed, Torrent. So, while we have to wait a bit longer, it sounds like it'll be a pretty complete package. I'm personally excited to see how the DLC translates to the handheld format.

Although the team didn't give a firm release date for the Switch 2 Tarnished Edition in 2025, everyone expected it sooner. FromSoftware also apologized for the delay, which I appreciate. At least they know we're all eagerly awaiting this release!

And hey, in other Elden Ring news, if you're itching for more content, the new Deep of Night mode is now live. It's designed to crank up the difficulty, with tougher enemies and some restrictions on playable characters. Sounds like a decent challenge for experienced players.

So, yeah, that's the deal. Elden Ring on Switch 2 is coming, just not as soon as we hoped. Let's hope the extra development time pays off! Meanwhile, there's always the Deep of Night mode to keep us busy, isn't it?