Elden Ring is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 as the Tarnished Edition, and the same new content is being sold separately on other platforms as the Tarnished Pack. Both add two fresh starting classes, three Torrent skins, and four armor sets to the game. Everything lands on the same day.
Quick answer: On August 28, 2026, buy the Tarnished Edition on Switch 2 (base game + Shadow of the Erdtree + the new content), or buy the standalone Tarnished Pack for €4.99 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC to add the Heavy Knight and Idus Knight classes, three Torrent skins, and four armor sets to a copy you already own.
Release date, platforms, and price
The Tarnished Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026, marking the first time Elden Ring appears on a Nintendo console. It was first revealed during the Nintendo Direct on April 2, 2025, delayed into 2026, and given its final date on June 4, 2026. The bundle includes the original 2022 game, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, the new armor, and the Torrent customization options.
On the Nintendo eShop, the Tarnished Edition is priced at £64.99 (including VAT). You can pre-order it now through the official Bandai Namco Tarnished Edition page. If you play on PlayStation, Xbox, or PC, you don’t buy the full edition again. Instead, the extra content is available as the Tarnished Pack for €4.99, with prices varying by local currency.
| Detail | Tarnished Edition | Tarnished Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Nintendo Switch 2 | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC |
| Price | £64.99 (eShop) | €4.99 |
| Includes base game | Yes | No (add-on for owners) |
| Includes Shadow of the Erdtree | Yes | No |
| New classes, skins, armor | Yes | Yes |
| Release date | August 28, 2026 | August 28, 2026 |
What the Tarnished Pack includes
The Tarnished Pack is a small paid add-on, not an expansion. It carries the exact content that ships inside the Switch 2 edition, sold on its own for existing owners elsewhere.
- 2 new starting classes — the Heavy Knight and the Idus Knight
- 3 customization skins for Torrent, your spectral steed
- 4 new armor sets
There is no new area, no new boss, and no new questline. Shadow of the Erdtree remains a separate, much larger purchase and is not part of the €4.99 pack.
Heavy Knight class and starting stats
The Heavy Knight is a strength-focused melee start. It is described as a knight in bulky steel armor capable of cutting through enemies with a large scimitar. Its spread leans into Endurance and Strength, which suits heavy equipment and slower, powerful swings.
Idus Knight class and starting stats
The Idus Knight is the lighter, dexterity-focused option. It is a knight of the land of Idus, known for lightweight attire and weaponry wielded with ample dexterity. It starts at a lower level than the Heavy Knight and favors mobility and faster weapons, with a notable amount of Faith in the mix.
Heavy Knight vs Idus Knight attributes
| Attribute | Heavy Knight | Idus Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Level | 10 | 7 |
| Vigor | 14 | 10 |
| Mind | 8 | 12 |
| Endurance | 17 | 11 |
| Strength | 15 | 13 |
| Dexterity | 11 | 15 |
| Intelligence | 7 | 8 |
| Faith | 8 | 11 |
| Arcane | 9 | 6 |
A starting class in Elden Ring only sets your opening level, attributes, weapons, and gear. It does not lock your build. You can respec later by giving a Larval Tear to Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, in the Grand Library of Raya Lucaria, and any character can use any weapon once its stat requirements are met.
Torrent skins and armor sets
The pack adds three appearance options for Torrent, your mount, marking the first time Elden Ring allows steed customization. One confirmed option is a white form for Torrent. The four armor sets draw on past FromSoftware designs, including a remade set inspired by Lucatiel of Mirrah from Dark Souls II, reworked with heavier, more detailed armor coverage. Two further sets echo the looks of Henri of Astora and Horace the Hushed from Dark Souls III.
How to get the new classes and items
Note: Pre-ordering the Tarnished Edition on Switch 2 also grants two bonus gestures, “The Ring” and “Ring of Miquella,” which can otherwise be obtained later in the game.
If you were already planning a fresh run, the pack is a low-cost way to begin with a heavy-armor strength build or a nimble dexterity build. If you are deep into an existing save and have no interest in rolling a new character, there is little reason to buy it, since the value sits in the head-start a new class provides.
