The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered’s physical Switch 2 release has the full game on a cartridge, and we’ve finally got a release date, too

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11, 2026, both digitally and in a physical edition, Bethesda has confirmed.

The physical release will include the full base game on a cartridge, along with the Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine expansion content. Unlike some recent high-profile releases, this is a proper cartridge—not a Game-Key Card containing only a download code. Additional content will still require downloading from the eShop.

Oblivion Remastered was among 2025’s biggest hits following a surprise launch, and has been highly anticipated for Switch 2 after being revealed during a February Nintendo Direct. The port utilizes Unreal Engine 5, positioning it as a more ambitious conversion than previous Elder Scrolls and Fallout console ports, including the earlier Skyrim and Fallout 4 Switch releases.

The Switch 2 port is being handled by porting studio Virtuos and represents the game’s arrival on Nintendo’s new hardware more than a year after its original release on PlayStation 5. According to reports, the original PS5 version and ports on other platforms have not received significant improvements or fixes during this time.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered’s physical Switch 2 release has the full game on a cartridge, and we’ve finally got a release date, too

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