In an exciting development for Elden Ring fans, the game is set to receive a significant update in 2025, introducing brand-new armor, weaponry, and fresh customization options for Torrent, the beloved mount. This update will debut as part of the Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2, expected later in the year, complete with the original game and the acclaimed Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. Fortunately, players on other platforms won’t miss out as this new content will also be accessible to them.
Since its release in 2022, Elden Ring has been a massive hit, quickly climbing the charts as one of the best-selling and highest-rated video games ever. FromSoftware has continued to support the game post-launch with various free content updates designed to improve the gameplay experience and introduce engaging new elements for the community. In 2024, fans were treated to the colossal Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, which received widespread praise and was even in the running for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024, underscoring its critical acclaim.
Although FromSoftware is busy gearing up for the launch of Elden Ring Nightreign this coming May and their 2026 release, The Duskbloods, on the Nintendo Switch 2, it seems there’s still more in store for the original epic. The upcoming update, confirming the arrival of exciting new gear and Torrent customizations, suggests that support for Elden Ring is far from over, even if precise details on when it’s dropping remain under wraps.
This upcoming content will roll out as part of the Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition’s introduction on Nintendo’s next-gen console. Revealed at the latest Nintendo Direct, this edition consolidates the base game with Shadow of the Erdtree and adds exciting new features, promising more details as the launch approaches.
Despite Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition making its way to Switch 2, the absence of an Elden Ring Nightreign announcement for the console might surprise some. For those unfamiliar, Nightreign is a cooperative, roguelite spin on the original, encouraging teams of three to venture through vast landscapes and tackle formidable bosses together. Though not yet slated for Switch 2, players can still anticipate the engaging experience of the original Elden Ring on Nintendo’s platform in the meantime.
