Nintendo Switch 2 players can now pre-order Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for £43.49 instead of the usual £59.99, thanks to a cashback deal from TopCashback. The game, which originally launched in 2022 but was not available on the Nintendo Switch, will arrive on the new platform on August 28.
Pre-order deal details
Argos is currently offering pre-orders for Elden Ring Tarnished Edition at £59.99. However, TopCashback is giving new signees who are also new Argos customers the opportunity to grab the game for £43.49 after cashback has been applied. Those who are new to TopCashback but are existing Argos customers can snap up the game for £44.74 instead.
To get the deal, sign up as a new member at TopCashback for free, search for 'Argos' on the site, click through and buy the item normally, and get £15 cashback when you spend £15 or more on an item. The cashback will track to the TopCashback 'Earnings page' within seven days of your purchase.
What's in the Tarnished Edition
The Tarnished Edition of the game features new, never-before-seen armours and has the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion included. According to Nintendo, the game takes players on an adventure through a dark fantasy world, where they can explore a large open world with dungeons and fight various bosses. Nintendo wrote: "The Lands Between—a place of myth, gods, and broken dreams. Long ago, Queen Marika and her divine offspring reigned here, but since the Elden Ring was shattered, the world has fallen into decay. Now, the land whispers for a King."
Bandai Namco added: "With over 28 million copies sold worldwide, ELDEN RING is an award-winning, action RPG set in an authentic dark fantasy world. Explore treacherous dungeons and face epic boss battles." It also stated: "ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition include the original game “ELDEN RING” , the expansion “SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE”, a new armor and customization features for Torrent’s appearance. The ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28th, 2026."
Alternatives for Nintendo Switch 2
If you can't wait for the release of Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, you could instead opt to play The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, which has been reduced from £59.99 to £54.99 on Amazon. This remake of the classic open-world RPG gives players on the Nintendo Switch 2 the opportunity to take part in a fantasy adventure filled with plenty of enemies, weapons, and areas.
Otherwise, you could get your hands on EA Sports FC 26 for Nintendo Switch, which is available for £33.98. This football game will allow you to play some of your favourite teams in different matches while also customising your own personal team.
