Elden Ring on Switch 2 Comes With a Big Catch

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Summary

  • It looks like Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 will be a Game-Key Card release.
  • Game-Key Card games do not include the games on the cartridge, but rather allow players to download and access a digital version.
  • This is according to a retail listing of the game on Play-Asia.

It appears that the physical version of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for the rumored Nintendo Switch 2 won’t have the full game on the cartridge, but rather a Game-Key Card instead. This upcoming release aims to introduce one of the most cherished games from the past five years to Nintendo players, offering the extensive open-world adventure in the base game along with the highly praised Shadow of the Erdtree DLC as bonus content.

The upcoming launch of the “Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition” not only sparks enthusiasm among Nintendo gamers, but also those using PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. This new version offers additional content such as new armor, weapons, and customization options for the cherished steed Torrent. Remarkably, these enhancements will be incorporated into the existing editions of “Elden Ring.” However, it’s important to note that the Switch 2 release of “Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition” carries a caveat that might disappoint some fans.

Based on information from Play-Asia, as pointed out by Wario64, the Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be a digital download code, or Game-Key Card. For those not familiar with this format, Game-Key Cards do not contain the game itself but instead allow you to download the digital version of the game. You can continue accessing the game by inserting the card as if it were a physical game. It’s important to note that titles marked in this way will always be clearly labeled, so buyers are aware beforehand. At this point, it appears that Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Switch 2 may indeed be released as a Game-Key Card edition, although there is a possibility that the information from Play-Asia might not be accurate.

Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Seems to Be a Game-Key Card Release

Elden Ring [Tarnished Edition] for Switch 2 appears to be a game key cart (no game data on card) according to Play-Asia buff.ly/7q3BvS1 — Wario64 (@wario64.bsky.social) 2025-04-03T19:08:03.443Z

Digital Game Keys are moving us closer to a completely digital gaming era, which some traditional game enthusiasts find disheartening. However, there’s a silver lining: Nintendo is enhancing aspects of digital game ownership. For instance, the upcoming Switch 2 will allow players to share their digital games with friends, similar to swapping physical game cartridges. This function will also be available on the original Switch, following an update scheduled for late April.

The game titled “Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition” doesn’t have a confirmed release date yet, and unfortunately, it won’t be included in the games available when Switch 2 is launched. As of now, we anticipate that the game will launch on Switch 2 around 2025. Regardless of its release timing, you can count on any new content in this version to also be released simultaneously for other versions of “Elden Ring“.

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2025-04-05 19:54