- Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is now available on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop.
- FromSoftware has delivered a surprise update, revealing the biggest changes its critically acclaimed action-RPG has gotten in years.
- The update is out now for players across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
- Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition launches tomorrow, August 28, for Switch 2 owners, with all of today's updates in tow.
- The Tarnished Pack DLC will also release for other platforms tomorrow.
- The developer caught fans off-guard with today, detailing a list of buffs (and a few nerfs) for different weapons and playstyles across the game.
- The Firespark, Lightning, Chilling, Frenzyflame, and Deadly Poison Perfume Bottles got increased attack power across the board.
- The Smithscript Axe and Spear, as well as the Spear of the Impaler, also benefit from reduced stamina use and increased power for thrown attacks.
- The August Elden Ring update also comes with increased guard boost and reduced weight for the Lordsworn's Shield, Briar Greatshield, Spiked Palisade Shield, and more.
- You'll now notice improved parry performance across the board, with the developer also explaining it's reduced the time before certain actions can be performed when using things like Daggers, Curved Swords, and Small Shields post-parry.
- The nerfs, meanwhile, hit the Gravitational Missile and Great Katana.
- The former has been altered so that its projectile will not explode upon impact with terrain, while the latter now suffers from increased damage when hit by other players during an attack.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition has officially launched on the Nintendo Switch 2, bringing with it a surprise patch that introduces the most extensive balance changes seen in years.14
The update includes significant buffs for various weapons, such as the Firespark, Lightning, Chilling, Frenzyflame, and Deadly Poison Perfume Bottles, which have all received increased attack power.67
Additionally, the Smithscript Axe and Spear and the Spear of the Impaler now enjoy reduced stamina use and enhanced power for thrown attacks.8
The August Elden Ring update also improves guard performance and reduces weight for several shields, including the Lordsworn's Shield and Briar Greatshield.
Players will notice improved parry performance, with reduced action times for Daggers, Curved Swords, and Small Shields post-parry.10
However, not all changes are positive; the Gravitational Missile and Great Katana have been nerfed, with the former's projectile no longer exploding on terrain impact and the latter suffering increased damage when hit by other players.11
This update marks a significant shift in gameplay dynamics, with the last comparable patch occurring in October 2024, shortly after the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.
As players dive into the revamped experience, the community eagerly anticipates how these changes will affect their strategies and gameplay styles.
“The update, out now on all platforms, includes buffs to Perfume Bottles and Smithscript weapons, while nerfing the Gravitational Missile and Great Katana. The Tarnished Pack DLC, adding new classes and armor, also releases tomorrow for other platforms.”
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