{"id":4717,"date":"2026-07-02T22:29:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/oblivion-remastered-switch-2-august-11\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T22:29:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:29:12","slug":"oblivion-remastered-switch-2-august-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/oblivion-remastered-switch-2-august-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Oblivion Remastered Hits Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11 \u2014 With a Real Cartridge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Singapore&#8217;s Switch 2 owners have a big open-world RPG to look forward to this August. Bethesda has confirmed that <strong>The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered<\/strong> arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on <strong>August 11, 2026<\/strong> \u2014 and in a welcome move that bucks the industry trend, the physical edition ships with a genuine game cartridge, not a box containing a download code.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9DDx-6NSeYQ\" title=\"The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - Official Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Reveal Trailer\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered &#8211; Official Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Reveal Trailer &#8212; via IGN on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>A Real Cartridge \u2014 Why It Matters<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oblivion-switch2-gate-knight.webp?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Oblivion Remastered Nintendo Switch 2 key art featuring armoured knight and Oblivion gate\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Bethesda Game Studios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The physical release confirmation is getting attention for the right reasons. Bethesda has explicitly stated the cartridge contains the <strong>full base game<\/strong>, playable from the card without an additional download. That puts Oblivion Remastered comfortably apart from the frustrating &#8220;game key in a box&#8221; releases that have become increasingly common. The full download size comes in at 61.4 GB, so digital buyers will need to plan their storage accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>Two editions are available for pre-order now:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standard Edition (Digital, US$49.99)<\/strong> \u2014 base game, Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, and all eight legacy DLC packs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deluxe Edition (Physical &amp; Digital, US$59.99)<\/strong> \u2014 everything above plus unique Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon armour, weapon, and horse armour sets, each with associated quests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Singapore Nintendo eShop pricing will vary \u2014 check the local eShop listing for the SGD price at time of purchase.<\/p>\n<h2>Cyrodiil on the Go \u2014 Switch 2 Performance<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oblivion-switch2-argonian-imperial-city.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Oblivion Remastered gameplay screenshot showing Argonian character overlooking the Imperial City\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Bethesda Game Studios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Virtuos handled the port, rebuilding the visuals in Unreal Engine 5 while keeping the original engine running the gameplay and level design underneath. On Switch 2, that translates to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Handheld:<\/strong> 900p \/ 30fps, upscaled via DLSS<\/li>\n<li><strong>Docked:<\/strong> 1080p \/ 30fps, with DLSS support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Switch 2 motion controls are also in the mix. Bethesda hasn&#8217;t gone into specifics yet, but given the Switch 2&#8217;s hardware capabilities, expect the option to supplement combat and exploration with motion input \u2014 a natural fit for first-person RPG play.<\/p>\n<h2>The Complete Oblivion Package<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oblivion-switch2-dungeon-combat.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Oblivion Remastered dungeon combat scene showing archer in Orcish armour facing a Minotaur\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Bethesda Game Studios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Every edition includes the two major expansions and the full set of legacy DLC \u2014 a complete package for players new to Tamriel&#8217;s Cyrodiil province. The Shivering Isles expansion in particular is considered one of the best pieces of single-player RPG DLC ever made, so newcomers are in for a treat. This is also <strong>the first time any Elder Scrolls IV title has appeared on Nintendo hardware<\/strong>, giving the Switch 2 a stone-cold classic that PC and console players have been returning to for nearly two decades.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oblivion-switch2-river-village.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Oblivion Remastered first-person exploration showing a river, village bridge and golden sword\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Bethesda Game Studios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Bethesda&#8217;s Switch 2 Push Keeps Growing<\/h2>\n<p>Oblivion is Bethesda&#8217;s fourth major RPG title on Switch 2 within a single year \u2014 Fallout 4 arrived in February, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle in May, and now Oblivion lands in August. For Singapore players who picked up a Switch 2 and are hungry for big single-player experiences, the platform is shaping into a genuinely strong destination for Western RPGs alongside its first-party Nintendo lineup.<\/p>\n<p>Pre-orders are live on the Nintendo eShop and at major game retailers. The August 11 date gives Switch 2 owners a meaty summer holiday game to sink into \u2014 and for those who want the box on their shelf, the cartridge version means it&#8217;ll actually play on day one. Learn more about <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/game-news\/\">Switch 2 game releases<\/a> as they land.<\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Video games\" flags=\"none\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered lands on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11, 2026 with a genuine game cartridge, all DLC included, and DLSS-powered visuals up to 1080p.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":4709,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4717","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-game-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oblivion-switch2-release-date-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1440&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-1e5","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":4638,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/final-fantasy-x-x2-hd-remaster-switch-2-july-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":4717,"position":0},"title":"Final Fantasy X\/X-2 HD Remaster Arrives on Switch 2 on 23 July \u2014 25 Years of Spira","date":"July 2, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"The classic JRPG double-pack Final Fantasy X\/X-2 HD Remaster lands on Nintendo Switch 2 on 23 July 2026, marking 25 years since Tidus and Yuna first set foot in Spira.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ffx_img_1.jpg?fit=460%2C215&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":3397,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-switch-2-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":4717,"position":1},"title":"Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Coming to Nintendo Switch 2","date":"June 10, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Nintendo confirmed a full remake of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 at the June 2026 Direct. 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