Bethesda’s latest announcements continue to make waves for Nintendo Switch 2 fans.
Following the successful launch of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim in 2023, Bethesda used today’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase to reveal much-anticipated release dates for both Fallout 4 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
Rounding out the event, the publisher also confirmed that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is headed to Nintendo’s upcoming hardware. However, Bethesda’s approach to physical releases has drawn keen attention and considerable reaction from fans and collectors.
According to an official blog update following the showcase, the studio has clarified its distribution strategy for these upcoming titles.
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will all be released in physical form as 'code-in-box' versions.
This means that retail packages will only include a download code, not a physical game cartridge.
Fallout 4 hits digital storefronts on February 24th, with its physical code-in-box edition, along with Skyrim’s, slated for retail on April 28th.
Exact release information for Oblivion Remastered is still pending. In contrast, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle stands out as the only Bethesda Switch 2 release to receive a proper physical game card.
The company confirmed that Indiana Jones will ship with an actual cartridge inside its retail packaging—a notable exception to the code-in-box trend.
Enthusiasts have already spotted pre-orders for the standard edition live at Best Buy, with clear communication that the physical edition includes the cartridge.
One footnote specifies: 'Game card is included with the physical version of Standard Edition.
Internet connection and download required to activate Polish language in game.' With physical releases growing rarer in the age of digital downloads, Bethesda’s decision to offer Indiana Jones and the Great Circle as a true cartridge release is welcome news for Switch collectors and franchise fans.
As the transition to new hardware and digital distribution accelerates, Indiana Jones remains a standout option for those seeking tangible additions to their Nintendo Switch 2 library. Collectors and long-time Nintendo enthusiasts continue to monitor these trends closely, aware that the days of physical game cards may be numbered for major third-party releases.
For now, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle serves as a testament to the enduring appeal—and demand—for traditional, cartridge-based gaming experiences on Nintendo platforms.
Following the successful launch of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim in 2023, Bethesda used today’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase to reveal much-anticipated release dates for both Fallout 4 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
Rounding out the event, the publisher also confirmed that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is headed to Nintendo’s upcoming hardware. However, Bethesda’s approach to physical releases has drawn keen attention and considerable reaction from fans and collectors.
According to an official blog update following the showcase, the studio has clarified its distribution strategy for these upcoming titles.
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will all be released in physical form as 'code-in-box' versions.
This means that retail packages will only include a download code, not a physical game cartridge.
Fallout 4 hits digital storefronts on February 24th, with its physical code-in-box edition, along with Skyrim’s, slated for retail on April 28th.
Exact release information for Oblivion Remastered is still pending. In contrast, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle stands out as the only Bethesda Switch 2 release to receive a proper physical game card.
The company confirmed that Indiana Jones will ship with an actual cartridge inside its retail packaging—a notable exception to the code-in-box trend.
Enthusiasts have already spotted pre-orders for the standard edition live at Best Buy, with clear communication that the physical edition includes the cartridge.
One footnote specifies: 'Game card is included with the physical version of Standard Edition.
Internet connection and download required to activate Polish language in game.' With physical releases growing rarer in the age of digital downloads, Bethesda’s decision to offer Indiana Jones and the Great Circle as a true cartridge release is welcome news for Switch collectors and franchise fans.
As the transition to new hardware and digital distribution accelerates, Indiana Jones remains a standout option for those seeking tangible additions to their Nintendo Switch 2 library. Collectors and long-time Nintendo enthusiasts continue to monitor these trends closely, aware that the days of physical game cards may be numbered for major third-party releases.
For now, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle serves as a testament to the enduring appeal—and demand—for traditional, cartridge-based gaming experiences on Nintendo platforms.
