ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition Launches on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo has launched ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game officially became available on August 28.
To help new players get started, Nintendo has also released a special video. The video is called 'How to Start ELDEN RING' and can be found on Nintendo's official YouTube channel.
ELDEN RING is known as a challenging action role-playing game. Players explore a large open world, fight tough enemies, and complete quests. It has become one of the most talked-about games in recent years.
Alongside the launch news, Nintendo has announced that an update file for the game will be distributed on August 27, 2026. Updates like this usually fix problems or improve how a game runs.
This release means players now have another way to enjoy ELDEN RING, using Nintendo's newest console, the Switch 2. Fans of the series and new players alike can now experience the game on this platform.
The introductory video is expected to make the game more accessible to people who have never played it before, guiding them through the basics of getting started.
Vocabulary10 words
- launch
- to make something new available for the first time
- release
- to make something available for people to use or buy
- action
- a type of story or game with fighting and excitement
- quest
- a task or journey a character must complete in a game
- update
- new data added to improve or fix something
- distribute
- to send something out so many people can get it
- console
- a machine made for playing video games
- platform
- a system or device used to run software or games
- accessible
- easy for people to use or understand
- official
- approved and made by the real company, not copied
Quiz
Answer key
1. A guide video for new players 2. A challenging action role-playing game 3. August 27, 2026
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Nintendo has launched ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game officially became _____ on August 28.
To help new players get started, Nintendo has also _____ a special video. The video is called 'How to Start ELDEN RING' and can be found on Nintendo's official YouTube _____.
ELDEN RING is known as a challenging action role-playing game. Players explore a large open world, fight tough enemies, and complete _____.
Alongside the launch news, Nintendo has announced that an _____ file for the game will be _____ on August 27, 2026.
This release means players now have another way to enjoy ELDEN RING, using Nintendo's newest _____, the Switch 2.
The introductory video is expected to make the game more _____ to people who have never played it before.
Discussion questions
- Why do companies release beginner guide videos when launching a game?
- Do you think playing a challenging game like ELDEN RING on a new console changes the experience? Why or why not?
- What are the benefits of bringing an older game to a new platform like Switch 2?
- Would you watch a 'how to start' video before playing a new game? Why or why not?