The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is available now on Nintendo Switch 2. It launched August 11, 2026 in the United States, Europe, and several other regions. Australia and New Zealand list August 12 because of their local calendars, not because they received a different version.
The Switch 2 release includes the remastered base game, Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, and the smaller downloadable add-ons from the original release. The Standard Edition costs $49.99, the Deluxe Edition costs $59.99, and the digital Deluxe upgrade costs $9.99 in the U.S. The physical Deluxe Edition carries the full base game on its cartridge.
Is Oblivion Remastered out on Switch 2?
Bethesda confirmed that Oblivion Remastered is now available on Switch 2. The U.S., Brazil, and Europe received it on August 11, 2026.
Nintendo Australia and New Zealand list August 12. Players in those regions should follow the date shown by the eShop connected to their account. The one-day difference comes from local storefront timing.
The game is already unlocked in regions where August 11 has arrived. If an owned copy still appears locked, restart the console, confirm the eShop region tied to the purchasing account, and check the product page for the local release date.
Is Oblivion Remastered coming to the original Switch?
No original Nintendo Switch version has been announced. The new port is listed specifically for Nintendo Switch 2.
Oblivion Remastered uses updated visuals and refined systems introduced with the 2025 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Bethesda has not listed Switch, Switch OLED, or Switch Lite as supported platforms.
Check that the store page says Nintendo Switch 2 before buying. This release does not run on the original Switch, Switch OLED, or Switch Lite.
The port also gives Switch 2 another large returning franchise for its first full summer. Our Nintendo Direct lineup breakdown explains why established RPGs and familiar series have become such a visible part of the system’s library.
How large is the Switch 2 download?
Nintendo now lists a 58.7 GB game file. That number appears on the official Switch 2 store page after launch.
Keep at least 62 GB free before downloading, then leave a little extra room for patches and save data. The day-one update can also require temporary installation space even when the final installed size stays close to the store listing.
Players relying mostly on internal storage should check their available space before the pre-load begins. A microSD Express card may be useful if the console already holds several large games, but Nintendo has not said that external storage is mandatory for Oblivion Remastered.
What comes with the Standard Edition?
The Standard Edition includes:
- The full digital base game
- The Shivering Isles expansion
- The Knights of the Nine expansion
- Fighter's Stronghold
- Spell Tomes
- Vile Lair
- Mehrune's Razor
- The Thieves Den
- Wizard's Tower
- The Orrery
- The Horse Armor Pack
This is the complete story package rather than a stripped-down handheld version. Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine are included from the beginning, along with the smaller add-ons that were sold separately for the original game.
The Standard Edition is enough for players who want the full remastered adventure and every major expansion. The Deluxe version adds themed equipment quests rather than another large story campaign.
What does the Deluxe Edition add?
The Deluxe Edition contains everything in the Standard Edition, plus new quests that reward digital Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon armor, weapons, and horse armor sets.
Bethesda lists both digital and physical Deluxe Editions for Switch 2. The physical version includes the full base game on the cartridge, according to the official announcement. That makes it different from a box containing only a download code, although some additional content or updates may still require internet access.
Players who buy the digital base game can purchase a separate Deluxe Edition upgrade. The base game is required, and the upgrade adds the Deluxe equipment quests. It does not replace the complete game.
Does the Switch 2 version have special features?
The official target is 900p at 30 FPS in handheld mode and 1080p at 30 FPS when docked. Bethesda also lists DLSS anti-aliasing and performance optimizations from the original remaster release.
The port supports touchscreen input, HD Rumble, gyro aiming, Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, motion controls, and GameChat. Bethesda’s Switch 2 features guide explains that mouse mode and motion controls are disabled by default and cannot be active at the same time.
Those numbers are official targets, not an independent performance test. The game has no Prioritize Performance or Prioritize Visuals mode, so players cannot switch between two graphics presets. Frame-rate stability, loading times, and battery use still need longer real-world testing.
Is there a free upgrade for existing owners?
Bethesda has not announced a cross-platform entitlement that gives the Switch 2 version to people who own Oblivion Remastered on PlayStation, Xbox, or PC. Nintendo's listing treats it as a separate purchase.
The Deluxe upgrade mentioned by Bethesda is different. It upgrades the Switch 2 digital base game to the Deluxe content; it does not move ownership from another platform.
Save transfers or cross-progression have not been announced either. Players should not expect an Xbox, PlayStation, or PC save to appear on Switch 2 unless Bethesda confirms a transfer system.
Should you buy Standard or Deluxe?
Choose the Standard Edition if you mainly want the full Oblivion story, Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, and all the returning add-ons. Nothing in Bethesda's description suggests the core campaign or major expansions are locked behind Deluxe.
Choose Deluxe if the Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon equipment quests appeal to you, or if you specifically want the physical cartridge edition. Existing digital owners can add the Deluxe upgrade later, so there is no need to buy the extra content immediately just to access the full adventure.
New players should also remember how open-ended Elder Scrolls games can be. Our Skyrim beginner guide covers a different game, but its advice about saving often, exploring carefully, and keeping the quest log manageable fits Bethesda’s RPG rhythm.
What does the Oblivion Remastered day-one patch fix?
Bethesda released a large Switch 2 Patch 1.0 alongside the game. Its notes cover crashes, infinite loading screens, save and fast-travel problems, visual bugs, menus, touchscreen input, mouse mode, motion controls, and localization.
Several fixes target problems players could hit during long saves, including crashes while loading quicksaves, entering towns, buying spells, looting enemies, or moving between Tamriel and Oblivion areas. The patch also addresses an infinite black screen during some transitions.
The controls section is especially relevant on Switch 2. Bethesda fixed cases where mouse mode, motion controls, or controller buttons could stop responding after players switched input methods. Installing the latest update before starting a long session is the sensible move.
What is still unconfirmed after launch?
The release answers the date, size, price, and edition questions. A few practical details still need independent testing or a later Bethesda update:
- Real-world frame-rate stability and loading times
- Handheld battery performance
- Save transfers from other platforms
Oblivion Remastered is now available on Switch 2 with the complete story content, optional Deluxe equipment quests, a 58.7 GB digital download, system-specific controls, and a physical Deluxe version that Bethesda says carries the full base game on the cartridge.
