Bethesda has announced that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will be released on nintendo switch 2 on August 11, 2026. The digital version will be available for $49.99, while the physical copy will cost $59.99. The physical edition includes the full game on cartridge and requires no additional download.
The launch of Switch 2 brings Oblivion Remastered to Nintendo’s console more than a year after its release on other platforms in 2025. The remastered version surpassed 9 million players in its first three months after launch.
Prices and editions for Switch 2
Oblivion Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2 will be offered in two editions: a standard digital version priced at $49.99 and a physical edition that will cost $59.99.
The physical edition includes a cartridge containing the complete game. This all-cartridge approach is noteworthy because recent Switch 2 releases often include only partial content, requiring users to download additional data.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has demonstrated performance close to that of the Xbox Series S in several 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 Switch 2 ports more feasible for developers.
While performance details for Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2 have not been released, it is likely that the Switch 2’s DLSS capabilities are being used to help the game run at acceptable frame rates and image quality on the handheld console.
Platform performance and availability
Oblivion Remastered has not seen an update since version 1.2, which was released in July 2025. The lack of updates has frustrated some players on other platforms, as several issues remain unresolved since the game’s launch.
The upcoming release of Switch 2 could bring some improvements to existing versions on other platforms, but Bethesda has not confirmed whether patch parity will be maintained across platforms with the release of Switch 2. PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC players looking to receive updates will have to wait until closer to the August 11 release date.
Oblivion Remastered will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11, 2026. Both the digital and physical editions can be pre-ordered through the Nintendo eShop and select retailers. The game is also available for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass starting with the existing version.
What existing players should know
When choosing a platform, players should consider:
- Nintendo Switch 2: Portable game for $49.99 for the digital version or $59.99 for the physical cartridge, which includes a full cartridge option.
- Xbox Series X|S: Included with an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
- PC: Available through 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-purchase. Transferring saved files between different platforms is not supported.
Oblivion Remastered arrived in 2025 as a major update to the 2006 original, with updated visuals, quality of life improvements, and gameplay improvements.
Its rapid popularity upon release 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.
The Nintendo Switch 2 port continues a trend of major third-party titles coming to Nintendo’s console, following recent ports and rumors of upcoming high-profile releases.
Bethesda’s Starfield recently received a Nintendo Switch 2 rating in some regions, sparking speculation that more Bethesda games will 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.
