Elden Ring Tarnished Pack: Contents & Price
See what the Elden Ring Tarnished Pack includes, its price, platforms, release time, version 1.17 requirement, new classes, armor, weapons, and Torrent skins.
Current answer
The Elden Ring Tarnished Pack launched on August 28, 2026 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Digital PC. Bandai Namco lists a standard price of €4.99, with local prices varying by region. The pack adds two starting classes, three Torrent appearance options, four armor sets, new weapons, and two NPC invasion events. Nintendo Switch 2 Tarnished Edition includes this content by default.
- Release date
- August 28, 2026
- Standard price
- €4.99 · regional prices vary
- Platforms
- PS4 · PS5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series · Digital PC
- Starting classes
- Heavy Knight · Idus Knight
- Torrent skins
- 3
- Armor sets
- 4
- Required update
- App / Regulation Ver. 1.17
- Switch 2
- Included with Tarnished Edition
Tarnished Pack platform and access matrix
The same content is packaged differently on Switch 2 and existing platforms.
| Item | Availability | How to get it |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 4 / 5Confirmed | Available | Purchase the Tarnished Pack digitally |
| Xbox One / Series X|SConfirmed | Available | Purchase the Tarnished Pack digitally |
| Steam / Digital PCConfirmed | Available | Purchase the Tarnished Pack digitally |
| Nintendo Switch 2Confirmed | Included | Part of Elden Ring Tarnished Edition |
Bandai Namco states that local prices can vary. Check the first-party store for your account region before purchase.
Tarnished Pack versus Tarnished Edition
| Question | Tarnished Pack | Tarnished Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Separate DLC for existing versions | Nintendo Switch 2 game edition |
| Base game | Not included | Included |
| Shadow of the Erdtree | Not listed as pack content | Included in the edition |
| New classes, armor, weapons, Torrent skins | Included | Included by default |
Before you buy or install
- 01
Update to version 1.17
Action availableThe official update adds Tarnished Pack support and is required for online play.
- 02
Check the product type
Action availableExisting-platform players need the DLC; Switch 2 Tarnished Edition already includes the content.
- 03
Confirm regional price
Monitoring€4.99 is the published standard European price; local storefront pricing may differ.
- 04
Do not expect Shadow of the Erdtree
UnavailableBandai Namco does not list the expansion as part of the standalone Tarnished Pack.
Everything included in the Tarnished Pack
Bandai Namco’s English guide lists two new starting classes—the Heavy Knight and Idus Knight—three Torrent customization skins, and four armor sets. The official 1.17 notes add more detail: new weapons can be found from specific merchants or in the field, and two NPC invasion events are added in Caelid and Leyndell.
Source: Bandai Namco — Tarnished Pack contents guide (opens in a new tab)The two new starting classes
Heavy Knight and Idus Knight become selectable origins during character creation. Their starting equipment is not permanently locked to those origins: the official notes say the equipment can also be bought from particular merchants or found in the field.
Source: Official Elden Ring update notice (opens in a new tab)Torrent customization and where it appears
The pack adds three spectral-steed outfits. The official notes place them in Stormveil Castle, Liurnia of the Lakes, and Altus Plateau. Finding any one of them adds the mount-appearance option to the Site of Grace menu.
Source: Official Elden Ring 1.17 notes (opens in a new tab)Release times and version requirement
The Japanese official notice lists midnight on August 28 for PlayStation and Xbox and 7:00 on August 28 for Steam in its source timezone. App Ver. 1.17 and Regulation Ver. 1.17 provide DLC support, balance changes, and fixes; online play requires the update.
Source: Official update schedule and version notice (opens in a new tab)What the standalone pack does not include
The standalone Tarnished Pack is the new-content bundle, not Elden Ring itself and not an all-in-one edition. Bandai Namco separately describes Tarnished Edition on Switch 2 as including the base game, Shadow of the Erdtree, and the new pack content. Buy from the listing that matches the game and platform you already own.
Source: Official Tarnished Edition launch notice (opens in a new tab)Frequently asked questions
How much is the Elden Ring Tarnished Pack?
Bandai Namco lists a standard price of €4.99 and says local prices may vary.
Is the Tarnished Pack free?
It is sold separately on PlayStation, Xbox, and Digital PC. It is included by default with Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2.
What classes are in the Tarnished Pack?
The two new starting classes are Heavy Knight and Idus Knight.
Does the Tarnished Pack include Shadow of the Erdtree?
The standalone pack contents do not list Shadow of the Erdtree. The Switch 2 Tarnished Edition includes both the expansion and the pack content.
Which platforms support the Tarnished Pack?
PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Digital PC. Switch 2 receives the content through Tarnished Edition.
Do I need Elden Ring update 1.17?
Yes. The official notice says version 1.17 adds Tarnished Pack support and is required for online play.