## Elden Ring Release Information

*Elden Ring*, the critically acclaimed action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, was officially released on **February 25, 2022**.

### Platform Availability
Upon its initial launch, the game was made available on the following platforms:
* PlayStation 4
* PlayStation 5
* Xbox One
* Xbox Series X/S
* Windows (PC)

### Development and Launch Context
* **Initial Announcement:** The game was first revealed to the public at E3 in June 2019.
* **Delay:** While the game was originally scheduled for a release on January 21, 2022, the development team postponed the launch to February 25, 2022, to allow for further refinement.
* **Regional Variations:** Due to global time zone differences, some digital storefronts (such as Steam) allowed players in certain regions to access the game on February 24, 2022.

### Expansion and Future Releases
* **Shadow of the Erdtree:** The major downloadable content (DLC) expansion, *Shadow of the Erdtree*, was released on June 20, 2024.
* **Tarnished Edition:** A version of the game titled *Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition* is currently in development for the Nintendo Switch 2, with an estimated launch window in 2026.