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You can now save $10 on a physical copy of Metroid Ravenous for Nintendo Switch 2
A $10 discount is currently available on physical copies of Metroid Ravenous for the Nintendo Switch, bringing the price down to $60 from its usual $70. This offer matches the digital price and is available on Amazon, though it does not apply to the sold-out special edition. A similar discount is also available for Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
SEGA: Persona 6 will get physical release on Switch 2, likely to be Game-Key Card
SEGA has confirmed that Persona 6 will receive a physical release on the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. The company considers 'Game-Key Cards' as physical releases, suggesting Persona 6 might follow the format of Persona 3 Reload.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Switch 2 physical is a Game-Key Card
A physical release for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Definitive Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2 will utilize a game-key card instead of a traditional cartridge. This information was revealed following a recent Nintendo Direct presentation.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition is a game-key card on Nintendo Switch 2
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Definitive Edition will be sold as a game-key card on Nintendo Switch, meaning there will be no true physical release worldwide. This format has been met with dissatisfaction from collectors, as it requires players to download the game data. This follows a similar release for Pokemon Pokopia, while most other Nintendo Switch games receive traditional physical releases.
Escape from Ever After receiving Nintendo Switch physical release
Super Rare Games, in partnership with Sleepy Castle Studio, Wing-It Creative, and HypeTrain Digital, has announced a physical release for the Nintendo Switch adventure RPG Escape From Ever After. Pre-orders for the 4,000 standard copies begin September 10th, featuring the game, a manual, sticker, and trading cards.
Lies of P: Complete Edition Has The Full Game On the Card Because Director is a “Proud Gamer”
Jiwon Choi, director of Lies of P, stated that the decision to include the full game on the cartridge for the Nintendo Switch 2 Complete Edition was a natural choice for him and his team at NOUGH Studio, who identify as 'proud gamers.' The physical release of Lies of P and its Overture DLC for the Nintendo Switch 2 was a priority, aiming to be a gift to fans. Choi also discussed the challenges and research involved in porting the game to the new hardware, highlighting the Unreal Engine's capabilities and Nintendo's well-organized documentation.
Control Resonance has Gone Gold, Physical Release Delayed to October — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Remedy Entertainment's upcoming game, Control Resonant, has gone gold, but its physical release has been delayed to October 15th. The digital version will still launch on September 24th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This delay affects Remedy's first major release since Alan Wake 2, following the less successful multiplayer title FBC: Firebreak.
The Midnight Walk to receive Nintendo Switch 2 physical release
Super Rare Games, in collaboration with MoonHood and Fast Travel Games, has announced a physical release for the dark fantasy adventure game The Midnight Walk on the Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders for both standard and special editions begin on August 13, with limited quantities available. The game features a unique stop-motion claymation art style and was initially released digitally in March.
Full Metal Schoolgirl Nintendo Switch 2 physical release in the works
Limited Run Games has announced a physical release for the action game Full Metal Schoolgirl on the Nintendo Switch 2. The physical edition will include a booklet and a significant amount of DLC, with pre-orders opening on August 14, 2026. The game features a cyborg heroine battling a dystopian corporation in a skyscraper setting.
Billbil-kun: Diablo IV arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 September and will be code in box
Retail leaker Billbil-kun reports that Diablo IV will launch on the Nintendo Switch on September 2nd. While a physical version will be available, it will contain a code in the box rather than a traditional cartridge.
Diablo 4 Leak Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date, Price and Code-in-a-Box Physical Release
A recent leak suggests that Diablo 4 will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 next month. The leak also indicates details regarding the game's price and a code-in-a-box physical release for the platform.
Nintendo Switch 2 physical releases announced for Sektori and Dread Delusion, Switch 1 physical release for Easy Delivery Co.
Lost in Cult has announced physical releases for three games: Sektori and Dread Delusion for the Nintendo Switch 2, and Easy Delivery Co. for the original Nintendo Switch. These limited editions will include various extras and are aimed at collectors. Sektori and Dread Delusion are developed by solo developers Kimmo Lahtinen and Sam C. respectively, with Dread Delusion also involving publisher DreadXP.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate announced Nintendo Switch 2 physical release, teases new DLC character, more
Super Evil Megacorp announced a physical "Legendary Edition" of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate for Nintendo Switch 2, launching October 27, 2026. This edition includes new DLC characters, an expansion, past free updates, and a digital art book. The studio also teased future content coming later this summer.
What You Missed at the Super Rare Summer Showcase!
Super Rare Originals and Super Rare Games hosted their Summer Showcase, revealing two new titles: the boomer shooter Blow-Up and the monochrome metroidvania Lelu, both coming to Steam. The event also announced the digital release of the 3D platformer Teeto on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, alongside news of a Steam Publisher Sale and remaining physical copies of Chained Echoes Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Switch 2 Leak Reveals The Crew Motorfest, With Physical Launch Via Game-Key Card
A leak suggests that Ubisoft will soon announce a Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Crew Motorfest. This version is expected to have a physical release distributed via a Game-Key Card.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered’s Physical Switch 2 Release Comes on a Cartridge – Here’s Where You Can Preorder It
Preorders are now available for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Physical Deluxe Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. This edition includes the full base game on a cartridge and is scheduled for release on August 11.
Hoa 2 Nintendo Switch 2 physical release
PM Studios has announced that Hoa 2 will receive a physical release on the Nintendo Switch. The full game will be included on the cartridge, and pre-orders will be available soon. Hoa 2 continues the story of the little fairy Hoa, set in a world reshaped by time, featuring hand-painted 3D environments and nature-based puzzles.
Laysara: Summit Kingdom Physical & Collector's Editions Are Out Now
Laysara: Summit Kingdom is now available in Standard Physical and limited Collector's Editions for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. The Collector's Edition includes an exclusive Yak Figure, a design book, and the original soundtrack. The game, a city-builder set in the Himalayas, was previously released digitally on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Xbox One/Series X|S.
Sticky Business releasing on 9th July to Nintendo Switch™ in physical format!
Super Rare Games, in collaboration with Spellgarden Games and Assemble Entertainment, will release Sticky Business physically for the Nintendo Switch on July 9th. The game allows players to create and sell stickers, manage orders, and customize their shop. The physical release will include the DLCs Plan With Me, Camp Zinnias, and Book of Shadows.
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 physical release announced, standard and collector’s edition versions
Limited Run Games has announced a physical release for Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch, including both standard and collector's editions. The collector's edition will feature the game, soundtrack CD, steelcase, map, and a pry axe keychain. Pre-orders begin on July 2, 2026.
