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Hollow Knight: Silksong physical edition announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2
Fangamer has announced that a physical edition of Hollow Knight: Silksong will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. Further details regarding the release are expected soon.
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth coming to PS5 alongside physical editions
iam8bit and Hyper Games have announced physical editions for the cozy adventure game Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth. The game will also be released on PlayStation 5, with physical versions available for purchase.
Zool Returns on Sega Mega Drive as 33 Games Opens Reservations for Its First Collection
UK-based publisher 33 Games has opened reservations for its first collection of premium physical editions, vinyl soundtracks, and collector's items. The debut collection features an officially licensed release of Zool for the Sega Mega Drive, alongside a vinyl soundtrack celebrating Gremlin Interactive and a collaboration on the indie title Astro Burn. The company aims to give classic and indie games a lasting physical presence.
Piko Interactive Announces the Return of Blender Bros. for Game Boy Advance
Piko Interactive has announced the physical re-release of the cult-classic Game Boy Advance title, Blender Bros. The game will be available in Standard and Collector's Editions, along with a vinyl soundtrack. Piko Interactive also plans to bring Blender Bros. to modern platforms, release its manga in English, and produce collectible toys.
Red Dead Redemption PS5 Physical Edition Confirmed and Pre-Orders Live without a Word from Rockstar
A physical PlayStation 5 edition of Red Dead Redemption has been confirmed and is available for pre-order on Amazon for $30, with a release date of May 4, 2026. Rockstar Games has not officially announced the release. This version includes the single-player campaign and the Undead Nightmare expansion, similar to the digital release.
Meridiem Announces Physical Editions of Super Meat Boy 3D for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5
Meridiem will publish physical editions of the 3D platformer Super Meat Boy 3D for the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5, releasing on June 30, 2026. The digital version is set for March 31, 2026. Developed by Sluggerfly and Team Meat, the game features tough-as-nails precision platforming and boss fights.
Stunning MGS4 Steelbook Confirmed for Master Collection Vol. 2
Konami has confirmed that Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, releasing on August 27, 2024, for PlayStation 5, will include a special steelbook featuring artwork from Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots as a pre-order bonus at select retailers. The collection also includes Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and Metal Gear: Ghost Babel.
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition physical edition launches June 11 in Japan
LEVEL-5 will release a physical edition of Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road for the Nintendo Switch on June 11 in Japan. The article mentions a 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' but this appears to be a typo, as the game is confirmed for the current generation Nintendo Switch.
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD PS5 physical Subscriber Edition announced
Serenity Forge has announced a physical Subscriber Edition for NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD on PlayStation 5, priced at $49.99. Pre-orders are now open, with shipments expected in the third quarter of 2026.
Super Meat Boy 3D Physical Editions Detailed for June 30 Release
Sluggerfly and Headup have detailed the physical editions for Super Meat Boy 3D, set to release on June 30, 2026. Both standard and special editions will be available, featuring various collectibles. The game, a 3D reimagining of Super Meat Boy, will launch digitally on March 31, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
BloodRayne: Definitive Collection Physical Edition Announced for PS5 and Switch
Ziggurat Interactive and Strictly Limited have announced the BloodRayne: Definitive Collection, a physical bundle of all three mainline BloodRayne games, for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The collection will feature updated versions of BloodRayne: Terminal Cut, BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut, and BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites. Two editions, Limited and Deluxe, will be available for pre-order until May 3, with a release date set for July 29, 2026.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is Getting A Post-Launch Expansion, Physical Mouseburg Edition Revealed
Fumi Games and PlaySide Publishing have announced details for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, launching April 16th. A post-launch expansion will be included in the Digital Deluxe Edition, with physical editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch arriving July 10th. A special Mouseburg Edition featuring various collectibles will also be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Morning Consolidation
Several games have announced new releases and trailers. Voidwrought has launched its physical edition with a trailer, Human Fall Flat is now available on Nintendo Switch, and Easy Delivery Co. has an official console release date trailer set for March 26th. Realpolitiks II also received an official Xbox trailer.
Shenmue III Enhanced Is Coming To Switch 2, Physical Editions Confirmed
ININ Games has announced that Shenmue III Enhanced will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms in Q4 2026, with physical editions now available for pre-order. The enhanced version includes various improvements over the original 2019 release, with Special and Collector's Editions offering additional physical merchandise.
Lil Gator Game: Gator of the Year Edition Review - Thumb Culture
Studio MegaWobble, Playtonic Friends, and Silver Lining Interactive announced that the physical 'Lil Gator Game: Gator of the Year Edition' will be released on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. This release coincides with the game's third anniversary.
Star Wars Galactic Racer Physical Edition Details Announced for Retail Release
Star Wars Galactic Racer will receive a physical edition, with PLAION managing its global retail distribution. This announcement details the upcoming physical release of the game.
Starfield is coming to PlayStation 5 on April 7
Starfield is slated for a PlayStation 5 release on April 7, 2026, with both Standard and Premium editions planned. A physical edition will also be available, though early access will not be included with the Premium edition.
Fear the Spotlight Physical Edition Launches on PS5 via iam8bit and Blumhouse Games
The atmospheric horror game Fear the Spotlight is now available as a physical edition for the PlayStation 5, released by iam8bit and Blumhouse Games. Developed by Cozy Game Pals, the survival horror title follows two students performing a séance that goes wrong, leading them to evade spirits and solve puzzles within Sunnyside High. Two versions are available: a standard retail edition and an iam8bit Exclusive Edition, both including a poster.
Developer sues publisher after leaving backers waiting over two years for promised physical editions
The developer of the RPG Chained Echoes is suing publisher First Press Games over the failure to deliver promised physical editions to Kickstarter backers. The publisher has reportedly left backers waiting for over two years for these promised physical copies.
Dave The Diver's Next Major DLC Launches This June
Mintrocket has announced that the 'Into the Jungle' DLC for Dave the Diver will launch on June 18, 2026, for Nintendo Switch. A new physical 'Complete Edition' including all DLC will also be released for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5.
