"Elden Ring Set for Nintendo Switch 2 Release in 2025"

Elden Ring is set to make its way to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025, a thrilling announcement made during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct. While specifics on how this version will compare to those on other platforms remain under wraps, the reveal has sparked excitement for the arrival of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition among Nintendo enthusiasts later this year.

Since its launch in February 2022, Elden Ring has become a cultural phenomenon, amassing over 13 million sales within the first month and nearing 29 million copies sold to date. The game has inspired unique challenges, such as defeating bosses with the Nintendo Switch Ring Fit controller, and has fueled ambitious speedrunning efforts. The success continued with the release of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in 2023, and anticipation is building for the cooperative spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign, which has shown promise in early public network test sessions.

IGN's 10/10 review praised Elden Ring as a monumental expansion of FromSoftware's Souls series, merging relentless combat with an expansive open world that empowers players to forge their own paths. The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC also received a perfect score, lauded for elevating the standard for single-player DLC expansions. It distills the essence of the base game into a 20-25 hour campaign, offering fresh and formidable challenges for dedicated fans.

FromSoftware has kept details about the release date and the distinctions of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition closely guarded. For more insights into today's announcements, you can explore the full coverage of the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.