Nintendo of America confirmed on January 21, 2022 that the physical Nintendo Switch version of Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition will arrive in stores on February 11, 2022.
The announcement brings the remastered compilation of Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto San Andreas to retail shelves following the definitive collection's digital launch on November 11, 2021.
The physical release is a cartridge with a caveat: the box carries the standard Nintendo 'download required' notice, meaning players will need to download additional data from the eShop to run the game.
Nintendo of America highlighted the February 11 street date in a public tweet, confirming that physical editions will be available at retailers including major chains such as GameStop.
The Definitive Edition was published by Rockstar Games, with Grove Street Games credited for ports on several platforms.
The compilation's November digital release drew substantial criticism from players and press for technical problems, visual inconsistencies in the remasters, and performance shortfalls across platforms.
Rockstar responded to that reception by issuing updates and follow-up patches to address many of the launch issues.
For Switch owners considering a boxed copy, the physical option offers a cartridge-based storefront presence but not a fully standalone experience.
As with many modern Switch retail releases, expect to require a sizeable download via the Nintendo eShop after inserting the cartridge.
The February 11 release provides an opportunity for collectors and retail shoppers who prefer boxed editions, while digital buyers can continue to purchase and download the Definitive Edition from the eShop.
Key facts:
- Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition launched digitally on November 11, 2021.
- Nintendo announced the Switch physical release for February 11, 2022 via Nintendo of America on January 21, 2022.
- The physical Switch cartridge requires an additional download from the Nintendo eShop.
- Rockstar Games published the collection; Grove Street Games is credited with the ports on several platforms.
Retail availability on February 11 will make the Definitive Edition physically accessible at major retail outlets.
Players who follow Switch releases should plan for eShop bandwidth needs due to the download requirement.
The physical launch closes a chapter on the Definitive Edition's rollout, giving Switch collectors an official cartridge to buy while Rockstar continues to support the collection with patches and updates.
The announcement brings the remastered compilation of Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto San Andreas to retail shelves following the definitive collection's digital launch on November 11, 2021.
The physical release is a cartridge with a caveat: the box carries the standard Nintendo 'download required' notice, meaning players will need to download additional data from the eShop to run the game.
Nintendo of America highlighted the February 11 street date in a public tweet, confirming that physical editions will be available at retailers including major chains such as GameStop.
The Definitive Edition was published by Rockstar Games, with Grove Street Games credited for ports on several platforms.
The compilation's November digital release drew substantial criticism from players and press for technical problems, visual inconsistencies in the remasters, and performance shortfalls across platforms.
Rockstar responded to that reception by issuing updates and follow-up patches to address many of the launch issues.
For Switch owners considering a boxed copy, the physical option offers a cartridge-based storefront presence but not a fully standalone experience.
As with many modern Switch retail releases, expect to require a sizeable download via the Nintendo eShop after inserting the cartridge.
The February 11 release provides an opportunity for collectors and retail shoppers who prefer boxed editions, while digital buyers can continue to purchase and download the Definitive Edition from the eShop.
Key facts:
- Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition launched digitally on November 11, 2021.
- Nintendo announced the Switch physical release for February 11, 2022 via Nintendo of America on January 21, 2022.
- The physical Switch cartridge requires an additional download from the Nintendo eShop.
- Rockstar Games published the collection; Grove Street Games is credited with the ports on several platforms.
Retail availability on February 11 will make the Definitive Edition physically accessible at major retail outlets.
Players who follow Switch releases should plan for eShop bandwidth needs due to the download requirement.
The physical launch closes a chapter on the Definitive Edition's rollout, giving Switch collectors an official cartridge to buy while Rockstar continues to support the collection with patches and updates.
