Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Launches in 2026

Bethesda Game Studios has officially announced that Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, marking the acclaimed open-world RPG’s debut on Nintendo’s next-generation platform.

Having originally released a decade prior, Fallout 4 remains one of the most celebrated entries in Bethesda’s RPG catalog, and its arrival on Switch 2 underscores the platform's increasing focus on bringing blockbuster experiences to gamers on the go. The Nintendo Switch 2 version will come as the comprehensive Anniversary Edition, bundling the base game with all six major expansions and a robust collection of over 150 Creation Club items.

This enhanced package promises to give both newcomers and longtime fans access to one of the genre’s most expansive adventures, enriched by years of additional content and community-driven improvements. Developed by the award-winning Bethesda Game Studios, recognized for their work on titles such as Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Fallout 4 places players in the role of the lone survivor of Vault 111.

Emerging into the remnants of post-nuclear Boston, every decision shapes the future of the Wasteland.

Players can forge their own path, align with competing factions, or go it alone—embracing the freedom and player agency synonymous with the Fallout franchise. The Anniversary Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 includes several innovative features that have defined Fallout 4 since its original release: - Expansive Open World: Traverse hundreds of unique locations, interact with richly developed characters, and tackle a vast array of quests. - S.P.E.C.I.A.L.

Character System: Develop your own playstyle with hundreds of perks, becoming anything from a heavily armored soldier to a silver-tongued negotiator. - Advanced Graphics and Lighting: Explore a visually immersive Commonwealth with next-generation graphics technology brought to Switch 2. - Dynamic Combat and V.A.T.S.: Engage in intense first- or third-person combat, utilizing the beloved Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System to strategically plan each encounter. - Deep Crafting and Settlement Building: Gather, upgrade, and customize thousands of items, and take charge by building and managing entire settlements. When speaking on the port’s ambitions, Bethesda emphasized that the Switch 2 hardware enables a 'robust and fully-featured Fallout 4 experience,' ensuring players get access to the full suite of content, optimizations, and features that define the Anniversary Edition. Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition marks the first time the franchise’s mainline entries appear on a modern Nintendo platform.

Its addition expands the Nintendo Switch 2 library with a critically acclaimed RPG celebrated for its world-building, player agency, and innovative gameplay systems. Keep an eye out for more details, including gameplay footage, exclusive features, and future Nintendo Direct announcements as the release date approaches.

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition is slated to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, and will be available via the Nintendo eShop and physical retailers.

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