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Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is getting a true physical release on Nintendo Switch 2, with the entire game on cartridge and a release date of August 11, 2026; digital timing is unclear, but the package includes Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, and other DLC, with pre-orders live and an eShop listing confirming the date.
Atari, Nightdive Studios, and Eidos Montreal announced Thief: The Dark Project Remastered, a modern revival of the 1998 stealth classic built on Nightdive’s KEX Engine. The remaster includes Thief and the 1999 Thief Gold content, updated visuals and UI, and PC improvements like support for custom campaigns, with a winter release on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Switch, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.
During Summer Game Fest, Warner Bros. and Telltale announced The Wolf Among Us 2 will launch in 2027, with a remastered version of the first game arriving in the 2026 holiday season. The titles are slated for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC, with PM Studios helping develop the sequel. Fans are encouraged to replay the original before the sequel releases next year.
A PEGI listing hints at Tales of Eternia Remastered for Nintendo Switch, with Bandai Namco Europe listed as publisher and a PEGI 12 rating; the description mentions the PS1-era RPG's story with Reid, Farah, Keele, and Meredy crossing into Celestia, but there is no official announcement yet, and the game originally released on PS1 in 2000.
A free patch for Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered on PS5/PS4 adds 10 new outfits with gameplay modifiers, but players criticize their in-game quality and allege AI-generation hints; a former lead artist confirms no Saber developers were involved, and reports of new bugs and save issues accompany the update.
A free update to Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered adds a Challenge mode and new outfits criticized as half-finished and poorly designed, triggering a backlash on Reddit and from at least one developer not involved in the patch, while critics note it still lacks QoL upgrades seen in later remasters; Aspyr has not yet publicly responded.
Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered is getting a free Challenge Mode DLC that adds customizable difficulty, ten new outfits, and fifteen new achievements (with minor fixes). On Xbox, both the 1-3 and 4-6 Remastered bundles are discounted 50% (≈£12.49 / $14.99 for 1-3, £22.99 / $27.49 for bundles), though players report post-update bugs after the DLC release and patches are expected soon.
A patch for Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is set to release on Thursday, March 11, 2026, across all platforms, with Aspyr Media sharing a teaser video and mid‑afternoon rollout expected along with later patch notes. The update follows the 2024 remaster, which Saber Interactive and Aspyr developed, and adds features like original and enhanced graphics modes, classic and modern controls, a photo mode, 3D sprite replacements, and support for trophies/achievements, while preserving the original engine and including all expansions and secret levels.
Tales of Berseria Remastered for Nintendo Switch adds quality-of-life improvements (early access to the Grade Shop, infinite dungeon consumables, faster traversal) and a more flexible combat system, but it remains capped at 30fps with texture pop-ins. The reviewer praises its strong story and cast, calling it a solid port that’s worth revisiting or trying for the first time, earning a 9/10.
Tales of Xillia Remastered enhances the classic RPG with quality-of-life improvements, making it accessible for newcomers and veterans alike, though some original quirks remain. The game features dual protagonists, strategic real-time battles, and a focus on character development, with added customization options and bonus content. Despite some linear dungeon design and map navigation issues, it remains a solid entry in the Tales series, especially for those revisiting or experiencing it for the first time.
Tales of Xillia Remastered for PS5 revitalizes the 2011 PS3 RPG with improved visuals, smoother performance, quality of life upgrades, and new gameplay modifiers, making it a worthwhile revisit despite some dated elements.
EA's new trailer for Plants vs Zombies Replanted, a remastered version of the classic game, is criticized for its cringey portrayal using fake streamers, which has received negative feedback, but the author remains excited for the game's release on October 23.
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.
The classic PS1-era Final Fantasy games (VII, VIII, and IX) are being released in physical editions for Nintendo Switch on December 9, with Final Fantasy VII & VIII in a twin-pack and Final Fantasy IX separately, featuring modern enhancements and available for preorder at $39.99 each, marking their first physical US release.
More classic Tomb Raider games, including Tomb Raider: Anniversary, are expected to be added to PS5 and PS4, likely through the PS Plus Premium service, completing the playable franchise on these consoles except for Tomb Raider Underworld.