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Dispatch Forges Switch 2 Physical Release: Deluxe and Steelbook Editions Arrive in Q4 2026
gaming1 day ago

Dispatch Forges Switch 2 Physical Release: Deluxe and Steelbook Editions Arrive in Q4 2026

AdHoc Studio revealed a Nintendo Switch 2 compatible physical release for Dispatch, arriving in Q4 2026 with a Deluxe Edition ($49.99) and a Steelbook Edition ($59.99) that also work on Switch 1; both include the full game, a digital artbook, four digital comics, an OST code, a 16-page printed SDN’s Guide, and a Mecha Man poster, with the Steelbook simply offering a different case. An accompanying Dispatch: The Album vinyl (3xLP) from Lost In Cult is also planned, available in Prime Black and Astral variants, with pre-orders and a bundle option offering 10% off. Note: some content was censored in the Switch version, and the Steelbook may ship later due to manufacturing.

Holding It in Hand: Expedition 33 Creators Defend Physical Discs as Disc Production Ends
gaming28 days ago

Holding It in Hand: Expedition 33 Creators Defend Physical Discs as Disc Production Ends

Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developers explain why they pushed for a physical release despite production constraints and lower per-copy profit, arguing that tangible discs preserve art and memory even as PlayStation ends disc production in 2028 and owners can’t snack on the nostalgia of stores stocking the game.

Final Fantasy Resonance Will Skip Xbox Disc Release, Head to PS5 and Switch
gaming1 month ago

Final Fantasy Resonance Will Skip Xbox Disc Release, Head to PS5 and Switch

Final Fantasy Resonance will not have a physical Xbox release, with physical editions planned for PS5 and Nintendo Switch while Xbox versions are digital-only. Reported by IGN, this mirrors FF7 Remake/Rebirth’s lack of a physical Xbox version and underscores a broader shift toward digital distribution, including rumors of a Disc-to-Digital/Positron feature that could let players redeem digital copies from physical discs.

GTA 6 to get actual physical discs in December, insider claims
technology2 months ago

GTA 6 to get actual physical discs in December, insider claims

An insider claims GTA 6 will receive actual physical disc copies for PS5 and Xbox Series X in December, after an earlier rollout that used a “code in a box” at launch. PPE.pl reports the December discs would come after the initial one-shot code run, potentially boosting margins and limiting leaks, with standard edition priced at $80 and an Ultimate Edition at $100.

Star Fox Switch 2 Physical Edition Drops to $50 in US Pre-Orders
gaming3 months ago

Star Fox Switch 2 Physical Edition Drops to $50 in US Pre-Orders

Pre-orders for Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 are live, with the US physical edition discounted to $50 at Walmart and Amazon—matching the eShop price. The game is released worldwide on June 25, 2026, and includes a modernized take on the 1997 N64 classic, plus campaign, online multiplayer for up to 8 players, Joy-Con mouse support, and GameChat/GameShare features.

Red Dead Redemption on Switch 2 Rumored to Come as a Code-in-a-Box
gaming4 months ago

Red Dead Redemption on Switch 2 Rumored to Come as a Code-in-a-Box

A Dealabs-based rumor suggests Red Dead Redemption for Nintendo Switch 2 may release physically as a 'code-in-a-box' (no cartridge, just a download code) on May 7, 2026, alongside a PS5 version, both priced at €34.99 and including the Undead Nightmare DLC; the report has sparked debate about the value and practicality of code-in-a-box releases versus standard physical media.

Indiana Jones on Switch 2 Gets a Cartridge, Others Stay Digital-First
gaming6 months ago

Indiana Jones on Switch 2 Gets a Cartridge, Others Stay Digital-First

Bethesda confirms Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will ship on Switch 2 as a cartridge (Polish language version downloaded separately; the Order of Giants DLC isn’t included on the cartridge), while other Bethesda titles won’t have true physical releases on Switch 2. Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, Skyrim Anniversary Edition, and Oblivion Remastered will use physical code-in-box editions; Fallout 4 goes digital on Feb 24, with physical releases for Fallout 4 and Skyrim on Apr 28, while Oblivion Remastered’s date is not yet announced.