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

Nintendo Switch 2 revives physical gaming with a full-game cartridge for *Oblivion*—a bold return to retro tech

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This story first appeared in 🇪🇸 Spanish coverage — 2.6 hours before headlinez.news detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jun 30, 18:07 UTC
🇪🇸 Spanish Jun 30, 15:28 UTC · Nintenderos

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The brief

Coverage confirms the August 11, 2026, launch date, with the game housed on a proprietary ‘Game Card’—a format reminiscent of the original Switch’s cartridge era but scaled for the Switch 2’s hardware. Outlets including *GoNintendo*, *Nintendo Everything*, and *Insider Gaming* emphasize the rarity of a full-game cartridge release in 2026, noting this as a potential nostalgic draw for collectors. *Vooks.net* and *GamerAnx* highlight the technical shift: unlike digital keys or hybrid cards, this version will ship with the complete game on a single physical medium, aligning with Nintendo’s push for tangible media on its latest console.

Watch for reactions from retro gaming communities and potential follow-ups on other Switch 2 physical releases. Coverage does not yet specify pricing, regional availability, or whether this format will extend to other titles beyond *Oblivion*.

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Quick answers

Is this the first physical cartridge release for the Switch 2?

Yes, according to all coverage, *Oblivion Remastered* is the Switch 2’s first full-game cartridge release.

Will other games use this format?

Coverage does not yet specify whether this will be a one-off release or part of a broader Switch 2 physical media strategy.

Is the cartridge a hybrid (partial game) or full game?

The cartridge contains the *full game*, not a hybrid or key-based version.

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Nintendo Switch 2 physical gaming revival Bethesda The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion retro media August 2026

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