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The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion reveals Nintendo Switch 2 physical release with full game on cartridge [update: release date]
A physical release for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered has been confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring the full game on cartridge and launching on August 11, 2026. This remastered version includes all previously released story expansions and aims to modernize the 2006 RPG with enhanced visuals and gameplay.
Unbeatable confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, will have a physical release
Unbeatable, an anime-inspired rhythm adventure game, is confirmed for release on the Nintendo Switch 2. Publisher Playstack and developer D-Cell Games announced the upcoming title, which will also receive a physical release produced by iam8bit. The game features rhythm-based gameplay, story mode, and an arcade mode with unlockable content.
Op Ed
This opinion piece discusses the potential for Grand Theft Auto 6 to set a new $80 price standard for AAA games. It also explores whether publishers might increasingly move away from physical releases in favor of digital distribution.
Evening Consolidation
Xbox is preparing a system update that will introduce new features. Meanwhile, some game retailers are reportedly refusing to sell Grand Theft Auto 6 due to the lack of a physical disc release. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has secured a Nintendo Switch release.
Grand Theft Auto 6 to Get Disc Release “During the Following Months” – Rumor
Despite initial reports of Grand Theft Auto 6's physical release not including a disc, Rockstar Games has reportedly informed customers that a disc version will be available in the coming months, possibly by December 2026. This news comes after backlash from players and game preservationists regarding the initial plan for a code-in-box release.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader physical ‘Voidfarer Edition’ announced for PS5, Switch 2
Owlcat Games and Silver Lining Interactive have announced the physical 'Voidfarer Edition' for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, releasing on October 15 for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2. This edition includes the Season Pass 1 with two story expansions, a digital artbook, soundtrack, and several unique in-game cosmetic items and weaponry.
Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 1 and 2 Nintendo Switch physical releases announced
Limited Run Games has announced physical releases for Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 1 and 2 on the Nintendo Switch. Both titles will be available individually and as part of a deluxe edition that includes bonus items. Pre-orders for these physical editions are set to open on June 26, 2026.
My Little Puppy will have a Nintendo Switch physical release in Asia with English support, pre-orders open
My Little Puppy, previously a digital-only release on Nintendo Switch, will receive a physical edition in Asia with English language support. Both standard and deluxe editions will be available, with the latter including several bonus items. The game follows the journey of a corgi named Bong-gu as he searches for his owner.
Chained Echoes announces Nintendo Switch physical release
Chained Echoes is receiving a physical release for the Nintendo Switch, published by Super Rare Games. Both standard and deluxe editions will be available for pre-order starting June 18, 2026, with shipping expected in September. Kickstarter backers who originally pledged for a physical copy will receive it at no additional cost.
Chained Echoes Complete Edition releasing on 18th June to Nintendo Switch in physical format!
Super Rare Games is partnering with developer Matthias Linda and Deck13 to release a physical edition of the JRPG Chained Echoes for the Nintendo Switch on June 18th. The release will include the Ashes of Elrant DLC and will be available in Standard and Deluxe Editions, with shipping expected in September. Kickstarter backers who pledged for a physical copy will receive it at no additional cost.
Chained Echoes Is Finally Getting Its Physical Release, After Last Attempt Ended In A Lawsuit
Chained Echoes is finally receiving a physical release through Super Rare Games, following a lawsuit filed by developer Matthias Linda against the previous distributor, First Press Games. Standard and Deluxe Editions, including the 'Ashes of Elrant' DLC, will be available for pre-order starting June 18th, with shipping expected in September. Eligible Kickstarter backers will receive their copies at no additional cost.
All Three Xenoblade Chronicles Switch 2 Editions Are Up For Preorder
Nintendo has announced that all three Xenoblade Chronicles titles, along with Xenoblade Chronicles X, are receiving 'Switch 2 Editions' with visual and performance enhancements. Physical editions for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 are available for preorder at various retailers for $70 each, with staggered release dates throughout July, October, and December. Upgrade packs for existing owners are also available for $10.
Mega Drive / Genesis title Vixen 357 gets its first English release – Pre-Orders Extended Until June 30
Shinyuden has announced the first English release for the Sega Mega Drive tactical RPG Vixen 357, originally launched in Japan in 1992. Pre-orders for the collector's edition physical release have been extended to June 30th, with shipping expected in July 2026. The new edition includes retro-inspired collector's items and aims to preserve gaming history.
33 Games Announces Utopia: The Creation of a Nation Archive Edition for Super Nintendo
Boutique publisher 33 Games, in partnership with Umbra Dynamics, has announced a premium physical "Archive Edition" of the Super Nintendo strategy simulation Utopia: The Creation of a Nation. This release follows their previous Gremlin title, Zool, and aims to preserve classic games with extensive collector components, including a SNES compatible mouse. The Utopia Archive Edition is scheduled to ship in Autumn 2026.
Mina the Hollower tunnels into our hearts! Pure Nintendo Podcast E164
The Pure Nintendo Podcast episode 164 covers Yacht Club Games' Mina the Hollower, upcoming Switch 2 announcements including Dragon Quest XI S and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and Donkey Kong 64's arrival on Switch Online. The hosts also discuss demos for The Adventures of Elliot and Pictonico, physical releases, and local gaming events in Brisbane.
Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hollow Knight Nintendo Switch 2 physical releases revealed
Fangamer has announced physical releases for Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hollow Knight on Nintendo Switch. Both editions, playable on Switch 1 and Switch 2, will include manuals and posters illustrated by Rubén Molina, with Hollow Knight: Silksong also receiving its first physical release. The physical editions are scheduled for release on October 16, 2026.
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth set for Nintendo Switch physical release
iam8bit and Hyper Games have announced a physical release for the cozy adventure game Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth, set to ship on September 18, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch. The game is available standalone or in special editions, including a collector's edition with exclusive merchandise. Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth, inspired by Tove Jansson's Moomin stories, follows Moomintroll's journey after waking early from hibernation.
Billbil-kun: Physical edition of Hollow Knight: Silksong coming October full game on cartridge
Retail leaker Billbil-kun has revealed details about the physical edition of Hollow Knight: Silksong, which is set to release on October 16th. The Nintendo Switch version will include the full game on the cartridge and will cost $45, with a similar release expected in Europe. A re-release of the original Hollow Knight for Nintendo Switch will also be available on the same date for $40.
The Big Con secures Nintendo Switch physical release
The Big Con is receiving a physical release on Nintendo Switch, distributed by Limited Run Games. The game, originally released digitally in 2022, follows a high schooler on a road trip to save her family's video store by swindling strangers in the 1990s.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie comes to digital platforms next week
The Super Mario Galaxy movie will be available on digital platforms starting next week. A physical release for the film is also planned for June.