Oblivion Remastered to launch on Switch 2 Aug 11

Bethesda Softworks has confirmed that its remastered version of the classic role-playing game The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11. The release is notable not only for bringing the updated game to the new console but also for its physical edition, which will be distributed on a standard game card rather than the increasingly common GameKey Card format.

The announcement, accompanied by a trailer featuring the game's memorable Adoring Fan character, ends speculation following the game's recent appearance on ratings boards. The remaster, which was released last year for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, features overhauled graphics using Unreal Engine 5 alongside various quality-of-life improvements. The package includes the base game along with its two major expansions, The Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine.

A significant point of discussion among fans has been the format of the physical release. Retailers, including Video Games Plus, have indicated that the physical Deluxe Edition will be on a standard Nintendo Switch 2 Game Card. This distinguishes it from a GameKey Card, a format used by other publishers that contains...