Nintendo’s growing Switch 2 catalog is about to gain a major role-playing classic. Bethesda has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will launch for the hybrid console on August 11, marking the title’s debut on a Nintendo platform. The announcement arrived via a playful video posted to Bethesda’s official YouTube channel, though the Nintendo Store has yet to reflect the new listing, and details on pre-orders and regional pricing remain unavailable.
Two Editions and What’s Included
The release will be split into a digital-only Standard Edition and a Deluxe Edition offered in both physical and digital formats. Buyers who opt for the physical Deluxe package will receive a proper game cartridge containing the full base adventure.
Content across the two tiers differs significantly. The Standard Edition, distributed solely as a digital code, is limited to the core remastered experience. The Deluxe Edition expands the package considerably, bundling additional in-game items and expansions.
- Standard Edition (digital only): base game
- Deluxe Edition (physical and digital): base game, Shivering Isles expansion, Knights of the Nine expansion, Horse Armor Pack, Orrery Pack, Mehrunes’ Razor Pack, Spell Tomes Pack, Vile Lair Pack, Thieves Den Pack, Fighter’s Stronghold Pack, Frostcrag Spire Pack, Battlehorn Castle Pack
A Broader Third-Party Push
With this addition, Bethesda reinforces the Switch 2’s early momentum in securing high-profile third-party support. The remaster brings updated visuals and refined gameplay to the portable screen for the first time, giving both returning fans and newcomers a chance to explore Cyrodiil on the go. While the reveal trailer emphasizes visual enhancements and modernized mechanics, the dual-edition approach mirrors how several major publishers are handling large-scale RPG releases on the new hardware, balancing digital convenience with collector-focused physical options.
Sources: www.youtube.com, elderscrolls.bethesda.net