Bethesda has announced that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11, 2026. The digital edition will be available for $49.99, while the physical copy will retail for $59.99. The physical version includes the complete game on cartridge and does not require additional downloads.
The Switch 2 release brings Oblivion Remastered to Nintendo’s console in 2025, more than a year after its release on other platforms. The remastered version surpassed 9 million players in its first three months after launch.
Pricing and versions for Switch 2
Oblivion Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2 will be offered in two editions: a standard digital edition priced at $49.99, and a physical edition priced at $59.99.
The physical version consists of a cartridge containing the complete game. This full-on-cartridge approach is notable as recent Switch 2 releases often only include partial content, requiring users to download additional data.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has demonstrated performance close to the Xbox Series S in many scenarios, largely due to NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology. Digital Foundry recently noted that the Xbox Series S has effectively served as an optimization target that has helped make the Switch 2 port more viable for developers.
While performance details for Oblivion Remastered on the Switch 2 have not been released, the Switch 2’s DLSS capabilities are being used to help run the game at acceptable frame rates and image quality on the handheld console.
Performance and platform availability
Oblivion Remastered has not seen any updates since version 1.2, which was released in July 2025. The absence of updates has disappointed some players on other platforms, as many issues remain unresolved since the game’s launch.
The upcoming Switch 2 release may bring some improvements to existing versions on other platforms, but Bethesda has not confirmed whether patch parity will be maintained across all platforms with the Switch 2 launch. Players hoping for an update on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC will have to wait until closer to the August 11 release date.
Oblivion Remastered is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11, 2026. Both digital and physical versions can be pre-ordered through the Nintendo eShop and select retailers. The game is also available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass from the current release.
What current players need to know
When choosing a platform, players should consider:
- Nintendo Switch 2: Portable Gaming $49.99 for the digital version or $59.99 for the physical cartridge, which includes a full-cartridge option.
- Xbox Series
- PC: Available via Steam with the highest possible graphics settings.
- PS5: Standard release for PlayStation 5.
For those who already own Oblivion Remastered on another platform, the Switch 2 version will need to be purchased separately, as it is not a cross-buy. Transfer of save files between different platforms is not supported.
Oblivion Remastered arrived in 2025 as a significant update to the 2006 original, featuring updated visuals, quality of life improvements, and gameplay refinements.
Its instant popularity after launch made it one of Bethesda’s most successful re-releases and helped introduce the game to a new generation of players through Xbox Game Pass.
Following recent ports and rumors of upcoming high-profile releases, the Nintendo Switch 2 port continues the trend of major third-party titles coming to Nintendo’s console.
Bethesda’s Starfield recently received Nintendo Switch 2 ratings in some regions, leading to speculation that more Bethesda games may soon be available on Nintendo’s platform.
Oblivion Remastered will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 starting August 11, 2026, with digital versions priced at $49.99 and physical copies priced at $59.99.
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