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Elden Ring Tarnished Edition listed at $79.99 for Switch 2

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A Reddit user posted an Amazon pre‑order for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on the upcoming Switch 2, listing the physical game key card at $79.99. The bundle promises the base title, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, new weapons, armor and Torrent skins. Nintendo’s eShop page confirms the contents, while the listing shows a delivery date of December 31, 2026.

Nintendo recently adjusted pricing for Switch 2 media, charging $59.99 for digital copies of first‑party titles and $69.99 for their physical counterparts. That shift already rattled fans, and the Elden Ring price pushes the premium even higher. For reference, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion sells for $39.99 on Steam, while the base Elden Ring costs $59.99 elsewhere.

Consumers facing a near‑$80 price tag for a single Switch 2 cartridge will have to weigh the bundled content against buying the base game and expansion separately. If the bundle delivers the promised extras, it could still represent a modest discount versus purchasing each piece on its own. Either way, the listing signals Nintendo’s willingness to price premium ports at a level beyond typical first‑party releases today.