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Tavern Talk receiving Nintendo Switch physical release
Strictly Limited and Gentle Troll are releasing a physical version of the role-playing game Tavern Talk for the Nintendo Switch. Both a limited and deluxe edition will be available, with the deluxe edition including extra physical items and the game's DLC on cartridge. Tavern Talk was originally released on the Nintendo eShop in 2024.
Wanderstop Physical Edition Coming to PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2
iam8bit, Ivy Road, and Annapurna Interactive have announced a physical edition for the game Wanderstop, releasing on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The physical release will include bonus items such as a sticker pack and a poster. Additionally, two vinyl soundtracks for Wanderstop, featuring music by C418, will also be available for pre-order.
Monster Crown: Sin Eater will have a physical version on Nintendo Switch
Red Art Games has announced a physical version of Monster Crown: Sin Eater for the Nintendo Switch, scheduled for release in Europe on September 3, 2026. Each copy will include a double-sided poster. The game, which recently launched digitally, features a crossbreeding system and a story where the player character, Asur, must become a Monster Tamer to save his family.
PSA: You Can Get Star Fox's Switch 2 Physical Release For Just $50 (US)
Pre-orders for the physical release of Star Fox on Nintendo Switch are available in the US for $50, matching the digital price. This modernized version of the 1997 Nintendo 64 title features campaign and challenge modes, online multiplayer for up to 8 players, and is set to launch worldwide on June 25, 2026.
Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure PS5 and Switch 2 (Game-Key Card) Pre-Orders Go Live
NIS America has announced that pre-orders for the physical deluxe editions of The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure are now live for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. These versions, priced at $69.99, will include both games, a digital soundtrack, and a collector's card set, with a planned release in Fall 2026. The games will also feature performance enhancements such as 4K resolution and 120 FPS on the new console versions.
Alien: Rogue Incursion - Part I: Evolved Edition Is Getting A Switch 2 Physical Release
Limited Run Games is opening pre-orders for physical editions of Alien: Rogue Incursion - Part I: Evolved Edition. Both a standard edition for $49.99 and a steelbook edition for $69.99 will be available starting May 8, 2026. The game is also available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Alien: Rogue Incursion Nintendo Switch 2 physical release revealed
Limited Run Games has announced a physical release for Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. The game, which recently shadowdropped on the eShop, will be available standalone or as a Steelbook Edition. Pre-orders for the physical version open on May 8, 2026.
Strictly Limited Partners with Atari!
Strictly Limited Games has announced a new publishing partnership with Atari, focusing on premium physical releases of classic and new titles. The first collaborative release is Jeff Minter's reimagining of the 1984 Atari arcade game "I, Robot," now available as a limited edition for PlayStation 5. This partnership aims to preserve gaming heritage for both existing and new generations of players.
Bethesda Reminds Switch 2 Fans Its "Physical Code-In-Box" Editions Of Fallout 4 And Skyrim Are Now Available
Bethesda has reminded consumers that physical "code-in-box" editions of Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition are now available for Nintendo Switch. These releases do not include a game card and require a full digital download. Future physical releases like The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will also utilize similar distribution methods.
Game History and Preservation
Two classic Nintendo games from the early 1990s, Super Mario Bros. 3 and The Legend of Zelda, are receiving surprise physical re-releases this fall. Additionally, a rare Nintendo game has been restored after over 50 years, highlighting ongoing efforts in game preservation.
Super Rare Games Announce First Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Release: Minishoot' Adventures!
Super Rare Games has announced its first physical release for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, "Minishoot' Adventures." The game will also receive a limited PlayStation 5 physical edition. This marks Super Rare Games' expansion into the next generation of consoles, continuing their mission to preserve indie titles physically.
Rumour: Red Dead Redemption May Be Getting A Rubbish 'Code-In-A-Box' Release
A rumor suggests that Red Dead Redemption may receive a physical 'code-in-a-box' release for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 on May 7, 2026, priced at €34.99. This version will include the base game and the Undead Nightmare DLC, but will not feature a physical cartridge for the Switch version. The article notes that the Nintendo Switch digital version received a 9/10 score.
Red Dead Redemption Will Get Physical Release on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 on May 7th – Rumor
A rumor suggests that Red Dead Redemption will receive a physical release on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on May 7th, priced lower than its digital counterpart. The physical editions will include the base game and the Undead Nightmare expansion. This follows previous ports to PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in 2023, with enhancements for current-generation consoles.
Layers of Fear: The Final Masterpiece Edition unveils Nintendo Switch 2 physical release
Meridiem Games and Bloober Team have announced a physical release for Layers of Fear: The Final Masterpiece Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for September 18, 2026. This edition includes the base game, Inheritance DLC, The Final Note DLC, Layers of Fear 2, The Final Prologue, and The Lighthouse Chapter, along with a special case, lenticular postcard, and art book.
Indie Horror Fans Rejoice 'Little Goody Two Shoes' Gets Physical PS5 and Switch Editions via Limited Run Games
Limited Run Games has announced physical standard and Deluxe Editions for the horror adventure game Little Goody Two Shoes, developed by AstralShift and published by Square Enix Collective. Pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch versions will be open from April 17 to May 17. The Deluxe Edition includes several bonus items such as a collector's box, soundtrack, poster, and enamel pin.
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road getting Nintendo Switch 2 physical release in Japan
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road will receive a physical release in Japan for the Nintendo Switch on June 11, 2026. Previously, the game was only available digitally.
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD PS5 physical ‘Subscriber Edition’ announced
Serenity Forge has announced a physical 'Subscriber Edition' for the game NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD, which will be released for the PlayStation 5. This special edition offers a physical copy of the game for fans.
Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium Switch Physical Release Announced, Pre-Orders Open Soon
Limited Run Games has announced a physical release for Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium on the Nintendo Switch. The collection will be available with five different cover art options and is priced at $44.99. Pre-orders are set to open soon, with estimated shipping between September and October 2026.
Another Always Online, Live Service PS5 Gacha Is Getting a Deluxe Physical Release
Wuthering Waves will receive a Deluxe Edition physical release on PlayStation 5, with the Japanese launch scheduled for April 30th. While the disc contains the full game, it will require significant patching due to the live service nature of the title. The Deluxe Edition is aimed at collectors and includes exclusive physical and in-game bonuses.
Pampas & Selene Nintendo Switch physical release in the works
A physical release for the game Pampas & Selene on the Nintendo Switch is planned for this summer. Unepic and Tesura announced that both standalone and collector's editions will be available, featuring reversible cover art and an instruction booklet.