Summary
Elden Ringwill be getting a new update later this year that adds fresh content to the massive open world game.Elden Ringwas a massive success immediately upon its launch in 2022, becoming one of the best-selling and highest-rated video games of all time. FromSoftware supportedElden Ringpost-launch with free content updates that introduced quality-of-life features, added new content for fans to enjoy, and addressed some of the game’s issues.
Then, in 2024,Elden Ringreleased its only expansion to date, the giganticShadow of the Erdtree.Shadow of the Erdtreeearned near-universal acclaim, much like the base game, and has been hailed as one of the best video game DLCs of all time. In fact,Shadow of the Erdtreewas so popular that it even found itself nominated for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024.
With FromSoftware set to launchElden Ring Nightreignat the end of May andThe Duskbloodson Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, one would be forgiven for assuming that the originalElden Ringwas done receiving new updates. However, it’s now been confirmed that a newElden Ringupdate will drop in 2025, adding new armor and weapons to the game. It’s also been confirmed that fan-favoriteElden Ringmount Torrent will be getting some fresh customization options as well. A specific release date for the newElden Ringcontent has not been announced at the time of this writing.
New Elden Ring Content is on the Way
The newElden Ringcontent is coming as part of the game’s release on the Nintendo Switch 2.Elden Ring: Tarnished Editionwas revealed during the latest Nintendo Direct, with confirmation that it will be available for the Switch 2 at some point later in 2025.Elden Ring: Tarnished Editionfeatures the base game andShadow of the Erdtreeas a single package, along with the armor, weapons, and Torrent customization features. More details onElden Ring: Tarnished Editionshould come to light in the months ahead.
WithElden Ring: Tarnished Editionannounced for the Switch 2, some may be surprised thatElden Ring Nightreignhas not been announced for Nintendo’s new console. For the unfamiliar,Elden Ring Nightreignis a co-op centric, roguelite take on theElden Ringformula, with groups of three exploring large open areas and working together to take down tough bosses.Nightreignseems like it would be a perfect fit for the Switch 2, but at least owners of Nintendo’s new console can look forward to playing the originalElden Ringin the meantime.
