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

Excitement is building as Nintendo announced that Elden Ring will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025. This thrilling news was shared during the Switch 2 Direct, sparking anticipation among fans eager to explore FromSoftware's acclaimed open-world masterpiece on a new platform. While details on how the Switch 2 version will compare to those on other platforms remain under wraps, the promise of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition arriving this year has Nintendo enthusiasts buzzing with excitement.

Since its initial release in February 2022, Elden Ring has become a cultural phenomenon, selling over 13 million copies within the first month and nearing 29 million copies at the latest count. The game's innovative approach has led to unique challenges, such as players defeating bosses with the Nintendo Switch Ring Fit controller, and has ignited ambitious speedrunning contests. Following its success, the game received the highly praised Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in 2023, and the upcoming cooperative spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign, is already generating positive feedback from public network test sessions.

IGN's review of Elden Ring awarded it a perfect 10/10, describing it as "a massive iteration on what FromSoftware began with the Souls series, bringing its relentlessly challenging combat to an incredible open world that gives us the freedom to choose our own path." The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC also earned a 10/10, with IGN stating: "Like the base game did before it, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree raises the bar for single-player DLC expansions. It takes everything that made the base game such a landmark RPG, condenses it into a relatively compact 20-25 hour campaign, and provides fantastic new challenges for heavily invested fans to chew on."

While FromSoftware has yet to disclose a specific release date or details about how Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition will differ from previous versions, fans can stay updated on all announcements from today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct by following the provided link. The anticipation for Elden Ring on the Switch 2 is palpable, promising a new way for players to experience this groundbreaking title.