Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Release Date Confirmed for August 28

By Sakib Khandokar, Lead Analyst Published Aug 1, 2026, 8:42 PM UTC 1 min read

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Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Release Date Confirmed for August 28

A brand-new Elden Ring release is officially on the calendar. FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have confirmed that the Tarnished Edition of the open-world hit arrives on August 28.

Quick Facts

Release Date: August 28
Developer: FromSoftware
Publisher: Bandai Namco

Since its original launch in 2022, Elden Ring has remained a cornerstone of modern gaming. FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have sustained player engagement through substantial free updates, the premium Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and the Nightreign spin-off. The upcoming Tarnished Edition marks the next phase for the acclaimed open-world epic, designed to appeal to both longtime players and newcomers diving into the Lands Between for the first time.