Diablo 4 Coming to Switch 2 for $70 as an Empty Box
Paying $70 for a piece of plastic containing a digital download code three years after a game launched is peak modern gaming. Leaks suggest Blizzard is bringing hell to Nintendo's next handheld.
Prominent insider billbil-kun unraveled official rating filings from Taiwan and Indonesia pointing to a delayed portable launch. According to these classification documents, Blizzard plans to launch Diablo 4 on Switch 2 between September 15 and September 18, 2026.
The physical store release will not contain an actual game cartridge. Buyers paying the full $69.99 retail price will receive a physical box containing nothing more than a digital download code, turning physical game collecting into expensive paperweight acquisition.
It remains completely unclear whether the release includes the expansion content or just the base experience. Industry event schedules hint at an official reveal happening during Gamescom 2026 in Cologne around late August.
Charging full flagship price for a digital license wrapped in paper three years late is a masterclass in publisher audacity. Gamers will undoubtedly queue up to buy empty plastic while physical preservation dies a silent death.
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