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The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion reveals Nintendo Switch 2 physical release with full game on cartridge

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is arriving on the Nintendo Switch 2 this August with a full physical game card release.

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📍 Where it landed

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered was announced for a Nintendo Switch 2 release on August 11. Bethesda confirmed that the physical edition would include the full game on the cartridge.

Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.

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🌍 How it travelled

Newsylist detected this story across 3 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Jun 30, 13:57 UTC
🇪🇸 Spanish Jun 30, 14:14 UTC · Nintenderos
🇮🇹 Italian Jul 2, 06:50 UTC · Everyeye.it

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The story so far

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11, 2026. Unlike some physical releases that utilize game-key cards, this version will feature the full game on the cartridge.

Coverage from My Nintendo News highlights technical specifications, noting the game runs at 900p/30fps in handheld mode and 1080p/30fps when docked, utilizing DLSS. Other outlets, including GoNintendo, Vooks, and Nintendo Everything, emphasize the physical distribution method.

Further details regarding the release are expected as the August 11 launch date approaches, following reports from Kotaku, ScreenRant, and Insider Gaming.

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The obvious questions

When is the release date for Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2?

The game is scheduled to release on August 11, 2026.

Will the physical version be a full game or a download code?

According to coverage from Gameranx and GoNintendo, it will be a game card containing the full game, not a game-key card.

What are the technical specifications for the remaster?

My Nintendo News reports the game features DLSS, running at 900p/30fps in handheld mode and 1080p/30fps in docked mode.

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