FromSoftware is releasing Patch 1.17 alongside the $5 paid Tarnished Pack DLC on Friday (28), marking Elden Ring‘s launch on the Nintendo Switch 2. The free update brings significant buffs to weapons, shields, spells, and parry skills while addressing a long-standing player complaint regarding rare item rewards.
| Category | Details |
| Starting Classes | Idus Knight and Heavy Knight |
| Torrent Cosmetics | 3 appearance options |
| NPC Invasions | Caelid and Leyndell regions |
| Additional Weapons | Purchased from merchants or found throughout the world |
| Price & Platform | $5 USD; marks the game’s debut on Nintendo Switch 2 |
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