Elden Ring on Switch 2
The Switch 2 port of Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree now hits a stable 30 FPS in recent GDC previews — a big fix after earlier builds reportedly dipped to 15–20 FPS in intense scenes . The port also includes a new exclusive class, and fans got a first visual deep-dive via Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volume III previews that showcase concept work for the expansion .
[GameSpot reported]gamespot.com the GDC build shown to press was a 15‑minute demo and Bandai Namco only permitted handheld capture via over‑the‑shoulder recording, limiting direct footage availability. Nintendo [Life noted]nintendolife.com that reviewers tested the same build in both docked and handheld modes during the sessions. [GamingBolt reported]gamingbolt.com that FromSoftware formally pushed the Switch 2 edition’s launch into 2026 so teams could carry out extended “performance adjustments” after earlier preview issues. [GamesRadar confirmed]gamesradar.com the Switch 2 edition is officially titled Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, and [Fextralife lists]fextralife.com two new starting classes—Ides Knight and Heavy Knight—noting FromSoftware plans to sell those features later as paid DLC on other platforms. UDON’s store [page announced]store.udonentertainment.com an English hardcover of Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volume III as an initial November 4, 2025 release, while Artbook Collector’s [preview states]artbookcollector.com the 320‑page Volume III (focused on Shadow of the Erdtree) reached English‑language readers on March 3, 2026.
