FromSoftware has confirmed that the new Tarnished Pack for Elden Ring will be paid on all platforms, except for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version. This pack includes armor sets, starting classes, and cosmetics for around 3 euros in Japan. The community reacts with annoyance, considering that these minor items should be included in the base game.
A business model that divides players 💰
The Tarnished Pack introduces content that, in previous installments, used to be part of the main title. The decision to charge for armor sets and starting classes has sparked debate about FromSoftware's commercial strategy. Meanwhile, the exception for Switch 2 suggests a special agreement with Nintendo to attract new users to the platform. Developers justify the price as a way to fund additional content, but the community perceives it as a move to maximize revenue without offering substantial value.
Paying for armor that won't make you immortal ⚔️
For 3 euros, Elden Ring players will be able to dress their character as a true lord of cinder... although they will still die just as before. The irony is that while in Japan the pack costs the same as a vending machine coffee, in the rest of the world the price may vary, and the complaint remains the same: paying for cosmetics that do not affect gameplay. At least Switch 2 players can laugh at others while showing off their new armor without spending a single euro.