ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition on Switch 2: file size, cartridge and performance
ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition is published by Bandai Namco Entertainment and came out on August 28, 2026. Multiplayer: up to 6 online. The eShop lists 13 supported languages.
Last checked September 23, 2026 · every figure links to its source
Specs
| File size (current) | 41.0 GBsource |
|---|---|
| Physical format | Game-Key Card (download required)source |
| Type | Native Switch 2 game |
| TV mode | 720p–1080p (dynamic) · 40 FPSsource |
| Handheld mode | 432p–864p (dynamic) · 40 FPSsource |
| Performance note | Capped at 40 FPS but usually runs at 30–35 FPS, with dips to 25 more often in handheld. |
| US eShop price | $79.99 |
| Play modes | TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode |
| Multiplayer | Up to 6 online |
| Languages (13) | French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, American English, Polish, Thai |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Release date | August 28, 2026 |
Questions
How big is ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition on Switch 2?
ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition needs 41.0 GB of storage. That is about 16% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.
Is ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition a Game-Key Card?
The physical release of ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition is a Game-Key Card: the cartridge only unlocks a 41.0 GB download, so you need an internet connection and free storage to play it.
Does ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition run at 60 FPS on Switch 2?
No. ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition targets 40 FPS in TV mode at 720p–1080p (dynamic); 40 FPS in Handheld mode at 432p–864p (dynamic). Capped at 40 FPS but usually runs at 30–35 FPS, with dips to 25 more often in handheld.