All articles tagged with #physical release
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.
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.
A purported physical Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 has surfaced, featuring a Game-Key Card that the system detects but does not download data and an included DLC code; Take-Two previously paused development on the Switch 2 version, so the release remains uncertain pending official confirmation.
Nintendo Life reports Rhythm Heaven Groove will launch on July 2, 2026 for Nintendo Switch at £33.99 / $39.99, with pre-orders live in EU and NA eShops; a boxed physical version is also planned and can be pre-ordered at the same price from the North American My Nintendo Store, with vibrant box art.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is now available physically on Switch 2 as a cartridge, bringing the upgraded Switch 2 edition with 60fps visuals and post-launch DLC like Mega Man to a wider audience.
Bethesda announced that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for Nintendo Switch 2 will be a full cartridge release, with no digital code required, launching May 12, 2026 after a Nintendo Direct Partner showcase; the Switch 2 version will include the DLC and, like other platforms, the game is already available on Xbox Series X|S and PS5.
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.
Nearly three years after its initial launch, Hi-Fi Rush is finally getting a physical Xbox Series X release with three editions available for pre-order through Limited Run Games, including standard, special, and collector's editions, with shipping scheduled between July and December 2026.
Nintendo is expected to offer cheaper Switch 2 cartridges as an alternative to Game-Key Cards, with some developers shifting to physical cartridges despite initial uncertainties, leading to a new physical release for R-Type Dimensions 3 at a slightly higher price, though official details remain unconfirmed.
The full game of R-Type Dimensions 3 will be available on Switch 2 cartridges, but at a higher price of €70, due to increased manufacturing costs. The change from Game-Key Cards to full cartridges is facilitated by rumored smaller cartridge sizes, which may help reduce costs. This move addresses criticisms of storage limitations and long-term game preservation concerns associated with Game-Key Cards.
The physical version of Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection for Switch and Switch 2 does not include Mortal Kombat 4 on the game card due to timing issues; players must download it separately via updates or patches, while the PlayStation 5 version includes all games on the disc.
Square Enix has confirmed that the physical versions of Final Fantasy VII & VIII Remastered Twin Pack and Final Fantasy IX will be released in North America on December 9, 2025, each priced at $39.99, with pre-orders available now. The Twin Pack will come on a single cartridge with no download needed, and additional Final Fantasy titles are also planned for Switch.
Yooka-Replaylee is set to receive a proper physical release on Switch 2, with a new listing confirming the full game on the cartridge, and a major update scheduled for August 29, 2025, announced by Playtonic Games.
Yooka-Replayee is set to receive a proper physical release on Switch 2, with a new teaser trailer and a major update scheduled for August 29, 2025, indicating the game's content is complete and ready for launch.
Yooka-Replaylee, an enhanced remake of the 2017 indie platformer Yooka-Laylee, is officially confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 with a full physical cartridge release, featuring new challenges, improved graphics, a new map, and orchestral music, with a teaser trailer released ahead of a showcase on August 29, 2025.