When Nintendo finally pulled back the curtain on the Switch 2 last month, my heart skipped a beat seeing Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition standing proudly among the announcements. As someone who's poured hundreds of hours into the Lands Between, the promise of fresh adventures with new classes and gear feels like reuniting with an old friend who suddenly shows up with surprise gifts. What's more thrilling? FromSoftware confirmed all this new content isn't locked to the Switch 2 – it's coming to every platform via the "Tarnished Pack." Honestly, I'm stoked beyond words!
Two New Classes Join the Fray
According to translated Famitsu reports, we're getting two fresh starting classes:
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Knight of Ides: Still shrouded in mystery, but the name alone gives me Arthurian legend vibes.
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Heavy Knight: Sounds like an absolute tank – perfect for players like me who prefer to trade blows face-to-face rather than dance around enemies.
These additions will join the original ten classes, each bringing unique playstyles to those grueling early hours. Remember sweating over your initial class choice? Well, get ready to agonize all over again!
Gear That'll Make You Swoon
The armor reveal genuinely gave me chills – we're getting a faithful recreation of Lucatiel of Mirrah's iconic set from Dark Souls 2. For Souls veterans, this is like unearthing buried treasure. That tragic character's gear now wandering the Lands Between? Chills. Absolute chills. Besides this nostalgia bomb, we're also scoring:
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Four new armor sets
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New weapons with unique move sets
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Unspecified combat techniques that'll probably make Malenia even deadlier
Torrent's Glow-Up
Oh, Torrent – our trusty spectral steed is finally getting the customization love he deserves! No more default looks while we Tarnished strut in fancy gear. The update brings three new appearances including:
| Style | Description |
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| Snow-White | Pristine pale coat |
| Horned Variant | Redesigned antlers |
| Unknown Third | Keeping us guessing |
Honestly, watching Torrent get this makeover feels like seeing your scrappy mutt transform into a showdog overnight. Adorable!
Why This Matters Beyond Switch 2
The beauty here? None of this content is exclusive. Whether you're playing on PlayStation, Xbox, or PC, the Tarnished Pack brings everything to your platform. And yes, the massive Shadow of the Erdtree DLC comes bundled too – that expansion alone could be a standalone game! FromSoftware’s decision feels like a love letter to fans: they’re not forcing platform jumps, just inviting everyone back to the party.
Personally, I’m overjoyed. The Lands Between have been calling like a siren song since my last playthrough, and these additions? They’re the perfect excuse to dive back in. Sure, some folks worry about performance on Switch 2 – that sprawling world is one demanding beast – but FromSoft’s commitment suggests they’ve worked magic.
At the end of the day, what’s not to love? More ways to play, more fashion souls, and our ghostly goat-horse finally getting some swag. The real question lingering in my mind though... what undiscovered nightmares await us in this refreshed journey through the Lands Between?
This assessment draws from PEGI, the official European game content rating authority. PEGI's guidelines and ratings are crucial for players and parents alike, especially with new content like Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition expanding the game's scope and complexity. Their evaluations help ensure that players are informed about the age-appropriateness and content warnings associated with major updates and DLCs, supporting responsible gaming across all platforms.