All articles tagged with #physical edition
Oblivion Remastered's PS5 physical edition includes a disc with the base game and expansions, but requires an additional download to actually play, which must be done online even though the game can be played offline afterward.
Square Enix announced a physical PS5 twin pack of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Rebirth, set for release on December 4, offering fans both games in a single package, with detailed storylines and gameplay features for each.
Hades 2 by Supergiant Games will exit early access on September 25, 2025, and become a timed console exclusive on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with a physical edition releasing on November 20 for $50. The digital version costs $30 and includes a free upgrade pack, with cross-save support across platforms. The game is expected to launch on PlayStation and Xbox around August 2026.
Hades 2 will be released on September 25 for Nintendo Switch and PC, with a physical edition available on November 20 for $50 that includes the full game on cartridge. The game will run in 1080p at 120fps on Switch 2 and in 720p at 60fps on the original Switch, with save transfer from PC. Preorders are open, and the digital edition costs $30.
Yooka-Replaylee is set to launch on Switch 2 on October 9, 2025, with both digital and physical editions confirmed, featuring upgraded graphics, new gameplay elements, and a remastered soundtrack, with pre-orders now available.
Yooka-Replaylee, an enhanced remaster of the popular platformer Yooka-Laylee, is set to launch on October 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC, with a physical edition available for select consoles. The game features upgraded graphics, new challenges, a revamped map, and a beautiful orchestral soundtrack, offering a modernized experience for fans and newcomers alike.
Gears of War: Reloaded is available physically only on PS5, while Xbox players can only purchase it digitally, despite plans for physical media. The game launches on August 26th with Xbox Game Pass inclusion, and offers a cross-platform multiplayer beta in June. Xbox players can also save on Game Pass Ultimate through a membership conversion strategy.
Street Fighter 6 for Switch 2 will be released as a Game-Key Card with a DLC code that expires after two years, frustrating collectors who prefer physical copies with full content. The game is priced at £49.99 for the physical edition, which may not include all DLC long-term, raising questions about the value of physical releases in the digital age.
The upcoming Star Wars Outlaws game from Ubisoft will require an internet connection to install, even for those with a physical edition, as confirmed by the game's box art and pre-order information. While the exact installation size is still unknown, players will need to be online for the initial setup and any future updates. The game is set to release on August 30, 2024, for PC, Amazon Luna, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S, offering a single-player experience with an online installation requirement.
The physical edition of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora requires an online connection to install, as confirmed by a Reddit user who received an early copy of the game. Attempts to play the game offline resulted in a logo image and release date display, indicating that the game won't continue until it's been verified online. While this requirement may not affect most players, it raises concerns about long-term preservation and the game's playability when servers are eventually turned off. It remains unclear if subsequent releases will remove this online connection requirement.
Konami's upcoming game, Contra: Operation Galuga, will not have a physical edition on the Nintendo Switch, as boxed copies will include a download code instead of a cartridge. This decision has disappointed Contra fans and Switch collectors, suggesting that Konami may not want to invest in fitting the game onto a cartridge. This is not the first time Konami has done this, as the recently released Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 also required users to download games despite having a physical cartridge. Despite the disappointment, the game itself looks promising, as showcased in a recent gameplay trailer.
Larian Studios has announced a physical Deluxe Edition of Baldur's Gate 3, which includes the game on disc, the original soundtrack on three CDs, a double-sided map, stickers, fabric patches, and a poster, all packaged in a box reminiscent of the original Baldur's Gate. Priced at €79.99 (£70), it offers a reasonable value for those who don't already own the game, and it will be released in early 2024.
Limited Run Games has announced that pre-orders for the physical edition of Persona 4 Golden for PlayStation 4, Xbox Series / One, and Switch will be open from October 27 to December 10. The physical release will be available in three editions: Standard, Golden Grimoire, and Midnight Channel, with prices ranging from $34.99 to $199.99. Persona 4 Golden is currently available digitally for multiple platforms and physically for PS Vita.
Distributor Limited Run is releasing physical editions of role-playing game remasters Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden, with pre-orders for Persona 3 Portable starting on September 29. The priciest offering, the S.E.E.S. edition, includes a replica of the Evoker, a spiritual pistol used in the game, along with other collectibles. Physical copies for Persona 3 Portable will be available for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch consoles, while details for the physical release of Persona 4 Golden are yet to be announced.
Physical editions of Starfield may not include a disc, according to a now-deleted tweet from the Bethesda Support Twitter account. The tweet stated that all physical editions include a code for the chosen platform, but a contradictory message from the Bethesda Spanish account posted on June 13 stated that the Standard Edition includes a disc. Bethesda has yet to comment on the matter.