Bethesda Game Studios has released Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 today, 24 February 2026. The post-apocalyptic roleplaying game marks the first of several major Bethesda titles coming to Nintendo's new console this year.
A Post-Nuclear Boston Experience
The Anniversary Edition includes the full base game set in post-nuclear Boston, where players customize characters, forge alliances, and rebuild civilization through settlement management. The package bundles six official add-ons: the story expansions Far Harbor, Automatron, and Nuka-World, plus the Contraptions Workshop, Vault-Tec Workshop, and Wasteland Workshop building sets.
Explore post-nuclear Boston on Switch 2
Players also get access to over 150 pieces of Creation Club content, providing additional weapons, armor, and gameplay features beyond the standard expansions.
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The digital version launches today, while a physical code-in-box edition arrives 28 April for those preferring retail copies.
Bethesda's Switch 2 Lineup
The release follows Bethesda's announcement during February's Nintendo Direct livestream, which revealed three major titles heading to the platform.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches 12 May, putting players in the boots of the legendary archaeologist across global locations including the pyramids of Giza, Sukhothai's sunken temples, and the Himalayan peaks. Pre-orders are available now for the physical game card edition. The story DLC The Order of Giants releases the same day.
Indy arrives on Switch 2 in May
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered enters development for Switch 2 with a launch planned later this year. The remaster brings Cyrodiil to Nintendo platforms for the first time, updating the classic RPG for modern hardware. Digital release comes first, with physical copies following at an unannounced date.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition receives a physical code-in-box release on 28 April, joining the digital version already available.
Legacy Title Finds New Platform
Originally released in 2015, Fallout 4 became one of Bethesda's biggest launches, according to Gadget Co Za. The game sold over 12 million copies within its first 24 hours and earned multiple Game of the Year awards. The title has maintained relevance through major expansions, an active modding community, and the recent Amazon Prime Video series adaptation.
The Switch 2 version brings the complete experience to Nintendo's portable-hybrid platform, allowing players to explore the Commonwealth wasteland on the go or docked to television screens.
What Players Get
The Anniversary Edition package includes:
- Full Fallout 4 base game
- Far Harbor story expansion
- Automatron story expansion
- Nuka-World story expansion
- Contraptions Workshop building set
- Vault-Tec Workshop building set
- Wasteland Workshop building set
- 150+ Creation Club content pieces
Build and manage settlements
The Creation Club content adds community-created weapons, armor sets, gameplay tweaks, and cosmetic options that extend the base experience without requiring separate purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Fallout 4 release on Nintendo Switch 2?
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition launched digitally on Nintendo Switch 2 on 24 February 2026. A physical code-in-box edition releases 28 April 2026.
What DLC is included in the Anniversary Edition?
The Anniversary Edition includes all six official add-ons: Far Harbor, Automatron, Nuka-World, Contraptions Workshop, Vault-Tec Workshop, and Wasteland Workshop, plus over 150 Creation Club content pieces.
What other Bethesda games are coming to Switch 2?
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches 12 May 2026, while The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered arrives later in 2026. Skyrim Anniversary Edition receives a physical release 28 April 2026.
