The Lands Between will welcome new faces to the Nintendo Switch 2 when the console drops, with Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition introducing new classes, armour sets, and other bonus content.
Per Famitsu, a special event held in Tokyo unveiled a first look at the upcoming selectable classes: Knight of Ides and Heavy Armoured Knight (as translated by RPG Site). Other details, including gameplay mechanics, were not shared, but developer FromSoftware confirmed the arrival of more new weapons and skills in the future. The two new classes will also reportedly unlock two of the four new armours in the Tarnished Edition, with the other two available to obtain in-game.
Meanwhile, the ever-reliable Torrent is set for a makeover. Three new appearances are available for the spirit horse as part of the Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, which includes the Shadow of the Erdtree content, and the Tarnished Pack DLC for other platforms.
A release date has yet to be set for both the action-RPG on the Switch 2 and the Tarnished Pack DLC. The base title debuted in 2022 and has sold over 30 million copies to date, surpassing the entire Dark Souls series to become the studio’s best-selling entry. While there are no plans for a direct sequel, its forthcoming spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign, will keep the fun (and a little bit of frustration) going with an additional co-op element when it releases on 30 May.
Following that, genre fans can look forward to The Duskbloods, a surprise release for the Nintendo Switch 2. Not much else is known about the gothic-flavoured game, but it’s coming sometime in 2026 as a console exclusive.
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