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Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Adds Two Fresh Classes

May 06, 2025 1:38 PM

Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is set to launch with exciting new features, including two new classes specifically designed for players embarking on their journey through the Lands Between. These new classes, Knight of Ides and Heavy Knight, were unveiled following the announcement of the game being adapted for the Nintendo Switch 2. Players can expect new armor sets, a customized appearance for Torrent, and more engaging content available as DLC across various platforms. As the release date remains unconfirmed, fans are looking forward to co-op spin-off Elden Ring Nightreign scheduled to debut on May 30, 2025. In addition, FromSoftware is working on a new title called The Duskbloods, anticipated to deliver a unique PvPvE online multiplayer experience. Since its launch three years ago, Elden Ring has sold over 30 million copies worldwide.

What new classes will be featured in Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition?

The Tarnished Edition will introduce the Knight of Ides and Heavy Knight classes, offering players new gameplay options as they explore the game world.

Elden Ring, released in February 2022, quickly became a cultural phenomenon within the gaming community, combining vast open-world design with intricate lore and challenging gameplay typical of FromSoftware titles. The game's unique art style, combined with its interconnected storylines, has resonated with players, leading to its impressive sales figures and widespread acclaim.



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Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2025-05-06 13:42:08
Knight of Ides and Heavy Knight sound like fresh ways to suffer gloriously in the Lands Between—can't wait to see how they shake up the meta. Also, a Torrent makeover Finally, my spectral steed can be as stylish as my inevitable death count
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