Bethesda has confirmed that several of its upcoming Switch 2 boxed editions will not include game cartridges, instead delivering the game as a digital download code inside the retail package. The clarification follows the studio’s Partner Showcase, which laid out release windows for multiple Bethesda titles on the platform.

  • Titles involved: The company’s recent slate — including the already released Skyrim, the announced Fallout 4 and Indiana Jones release dates, and the newly revealed Oblivion Remastered — were referenced in the follow-up post as part of its Switch 2 plans.
  • What "code-in-box" means: Retail copies will contain a download voucher rather than a physical game card, so buyers must redeem and download the title to play on Switch 2 hardware.
  • Official clarification: Bethesda made the confirmation in a subsequent developer blog update after the Partner Showcase; social media accounts picked up and shared the detail widely.
  • Player impact: Collectors and those preferring cartridge ownership may be disappointed, while players without fast internet could face delays before accessing purchased games.

Source: Nintendo Life

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