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Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Contents — Everything Included

The Switch 2 package combines the base game and expansion with the Tarnished Pack additions; preorder gestures remain obtainable later in the game.

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Last checkedAugust 25, 2026
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The Switch 2 package combines the base game and expansion with the Tarnished Pack additions; preorder gestures remain obtainable later in the game.

Tarnished Edition bundles the base game, Shadow of the Erdtree, two new starting classes, four armor sets, and three Torrent appearances; it is not merely the separate Tarnished Pack.

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition includes the original Elden Ring, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, two new starting classes, four armor sets, and three appearance options for Torrent. It is a full Switch 2 package, not just the Tarnished Pack DLC.

Included contentStatus
Elden Ring base gameIncluded
Shadow of the ErdtreeIncluded
Heavy Knight starting classIncluded
Idus Knight starting classIncluded
Four new armor setsIncluded
Three Torrent skinsIncluded
The Ring gesturePreorder bonus; obtainable later in-game
Ring of Miquella gesturePreorder bonus; obtainable later in-game

Bandai Namco does not describe the Tarnished Pack additions as a second story expansion. The named additions are starting classes and customization content. Existing PlayStation, Xbox, and digital PC owners can buy that content separately rather than purchasing a Switch 2 copy.

The official pages do not give stats, starting equipment, or unlock routes for every new item in the Switch 2 build. Those details belong in a post-release reference after they can be checked directly.

For the standalone add-on and other platforms, see new classes and Tarnished Pack.

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Questions players ask next

Does Tarnished Edition include Shadow of the Erdtree?

Yes. The expansion is included with the base game.

Are there new classes?

Yes. Bandai Namco names Heavy Knight and Idus Knight as two new starting classes.

Are the preorder gestures exclusive forever?

No. Bandai Namco says The Ring and Ring of Miquella gestures can also be obtained later in the game.

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