Elden Ring Switch 2 performance improves in new footageElden Ring handheld mode faces frame-rate drops“play smoothly without any particular discomfort.”Elden Ring Tarnished Edition price and performanceNintendo Switch 2 will get an Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on August 28.
Footage shows the game running in both docked and handheld modes.When connected to a TV, the Switch 2 version appears to target 30 fps and may go above that figure at times.
Famitsu’s tester said they couldVisual settings in the handheld version mostly appear to be the same as in docked mode, according to the available footage.
The Switch 2 version is therefore being assessed against hardware that has also required software updates to improve performance.Another factor for Switch 2 buyers is the game's price.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition costs $79.99 and uses a Game-Key Card, which requires a large game download.The Tarnished Pack, which adds two starting classes along with new armour and weapons, will also be available on other platforms for $4.99.
Elden Ring Switch 2 performance improves in new footage
Elden Ring handheld mode faces frame-rate drops
“play smoothly without any particular discomfort.”
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition price and performance
Nintendo Switch 2 will get an Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on August 28. New images suggest that performance has improved after earlier worries about stuttering. The game appears to be locked at around 30 fps in docked mode, with less stutter entering open world areas than we’ve seen in previous footage.However, handheld performance remains a concern, particularly during demanding sections such as boss fights, where recent recordings show frame-rate drops below 30 fps. While a Famitsu tester described the game as playable without particular discomfort, the final performance could still depend on the mode and intensity of gameplay.Japanese gaming publication Famitsu has tested Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, although the reviewed build is not final. Footage shows the game running in both docked and handheld modes.When connected to a TV, the Switch 2 version appears to target 30 fps and may go above that figure at times. Earlier footage showed noticeable stuttering when entering open-world areas, while the newer videos show more consistent performance. Combat also appears responsive, although the Switch 2 version does not offer the 60 fps performance option available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.Handheld mode puts more pressure on the Switch 2 hardware because its CPU and GPU operate with lower power limits. Famitsu’s tester said they couldVisual settings in the handheld version mostly appear to be the same as in docked mode, according to the available footage. However, other recent recordings have shown frame-rate drops during demanding boss encounters, with performance falling below the 30 fps target.The difference between the two modes means Switch 2 owners may see varying performance depending on where and how they play.Elden Ring has also experienced performance limitations on other platforms. Even the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions can struggle to maintain 60 fps, while the Steam Deck has received updates that improved performance over time.On the Steam Deck, the game can reach the 30 fps range at a 1280 × 800 resolution with adjusted graphics settings. The Switch 2 version is therefore being assessed against hardware that has also required software updates to improve performance.Another factor for Switch 2 buyers is the game's price. Elden Ring Tarnished Edition costs $79.99 and uses a Game-Key Card, which requires a large game download.The Tarnished Pack, which adds two starting classes along with new armour and weapons, will also be available on other platforms for $4.99.
