Looks Like 'Elden Ring' Will Be A Pricey Game-Key Card Release On Switch 2
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Key Points:
- Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Switch 2 is listed for pre-order on Amazon US at $79.99, matching the top-end price for Switch 2 games and other platform editions including the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.
- The $80 price has sparked some online backlash due to the game being four years old and the included DLC nearly two years old, though the price is consistent with other platforms.
- The game will be delivered as a Game-Key Card (GKC), following Bandai Namco's trend for physical releases on Switch 2.
- Elden Ring's Switch 2 release is confirmed for 2026 according to Kadokawa's latest earnings report, but the exact launch date remains unknown.
- Fans are debating whether to purchase Elden Ring on Switch 2 for the first time or to repurchase it, reflecting mixed reactions to the pricing and release timing.
