Elden Ring update lands March 19
FromSoftware’s next official Elden Ring release is due March 19 and centers on new content tied to Ranni and Maliketh — a focused drop rather than a full overhaul, per early coverage release date preview take. Fans should also note a Switch 2 edition with extra classes and features is planned for later in 2026, but outlets say it’s unlikely to cause massive FOMO for current players Switch 2 note.
Bandai Namco’s official store lists two new ELDEN RING woven blankets — Maliketh and Ranni — priced at $69.99, sized 160 × 130 cm, and made from a 65% polyester / 35% cotton blend. (store.bandainamcoent.com) Both blankets are up for pre-order on the Bandai Namco online shop with an expected release date of March 19, 2026, and product pages show tassel edging and the official licensed artwork. (store.bandainamcoent.com) ELDEN RING: Tarnished Edition is confirmed on Bandai Namco’s official site as a 2026 release for Nintendo Switch 2 that bundles the original game, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and new Torrent customization and armor options. (en.bandainamcoent.eu) Hands-on previews from GDC 2026 reported the Tarnished Edition’s Switch 2 build running much better than earlier demos — multiple outlets measured roughly 30–40 FPS in the GDC demo — after previous previews flagged dips as low as 15–20 FPS. (gonintendo.com) Several outlets say the Tarnished Edition adds two new starting classes (reported as the Ides Knight/Heavy Knight) and new weapons — one preview noted a class starting with the Milady Light Greatsword — details first surfaced in coverage from IGN and PC Gamer. (ign.com) Coverage framing the Switch 2 extras argues they’re unlikely to create broad FOMO because the new classes and cosmetics are expected to be made available across platforms over time, and critics tempered expectations after the mixed early previews. (fextralife.com)
