The wait has been long, but the Wasteland finally arrives on Nintendo's latest console. Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition is now available on Nintendo Switch 2bringing one of the most influential open-world RPGs of the last generation to an audience that until now had not had access to a main installment of the saga on a machine from the Japanese company.
This commemorative edition is launching on the eShop in digital format and will also arrive in European stores in a rather unique physical version: it's sold in a box, but the contents include a download code (CIAB format, code on box) instead of a traditional cartridge. With this, Bethesda completes the jump to the Nintendo console with the most content-rich version the game has ever had.
A full version designed for Switch 2
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition arrives on Switch 2 as the most complete edition published to dateIt includes the complete base game and all six official additional content packs that were released during the title's original lifecycle on PC and consoles:
- Autotron
- Wasteland Workshop
- Contraptions Workshop
- Far Harbor
- Vault-Tec Workshop
- Nuka World
In addition to all this, there's a substantial package of extras from the Creation Club. The Nintendo console edition includes more than 150 members of the Creation ClubThese include new weapons, new missions, cosmetic add-ons, building packs, additional power armor, and adjustments designed to enrich settlement management.
The idea is that both those arriving in the Commonwealth for the first time and veterans repeating the adventure have it readily available. enough material to exceed 100 hours of gameplay between the main storyline, large expansions like Far Harbor or Nuka-World, and all the small activities and side quests scattered across the map.
This Anniversary Edition also integrates features introduced with the new generation versions, such as Improvements in overall stability and shorter loading times, adapted to the Switch 2 hardware so that switching between indoors, outdoors and fast travel is less tedious than in the original releases.
Graphics modes, 30/40/60 fps and 120 Hz screen
The Nintendo Switch 2 adaptation comes with a unique feature that brings it closer to what is already seen on other modern platforms: a performance selector with three refresh rate targetsPlayers can choose between 30, 40, or 60 frames per second in both handheld mode and when the console is connected to the TV.
The so-called Quality mode sets the game to 30 fpsprioritizing resolution and visual detail, it targets 1440p on desktops, while on laptops it drops to 1080p, with higher graphics settings and a cleaner image. This option is designed for those who prioritize sharpness and rich effects over smoothness.
At the opposite end is Performance mode, which aims to reach 60 fps By reducing settings and applying dynamic resolution—approximately 1080p—to maintain a more stable frame rate, the result is similar to what we've seen on consoles like the PS4, but taking advantage of the capabilities of Nintendo's new machine to offer a more responsive experience in combat.
In between is Balanced mode, probably the most interesting to play on the Switch 2's own screen. In this mode, Fallout 4 runs at 40 fps with a graphics profile close to Quality and a resolution around 1080p. It's a middle ground that sacrifices slightly less image quality than the 60fps mode, but feels considerably smoother than the traditional 30fps.
The choice of 40fps mode is not accidental: the integrated screen of the Nintendo Switch 2 It is compatible with VRR (variable refresh rate) and works up to 120 HzThis allows the Balanced mode to produce a particularly smooth image without any noticeable stuttering, taking advantage of synchronization and refresh rates to reduce screen tearing. In TV mode, those with a panel that supports 120Hz and VRR can also benefit from these advantages.
An open-world RPG with a decade of history behind it
Fallout 4 is a Open-world action RPG set in a post-nuclear BostonRenamed the Commonwealth after an atomic war that has left the landscape littered with ruins, warring factions, and mutant creatures. The player takes on the role of the sole survivor of Vault 111, awakening from cryostasis two centuries after the disaster and embarking on a quest to find his missing son.
The game structure combines Free exploration, first or third person combat and the use of the VATS system, which allows you to slow down time to target specific points on enemies' bodies. All of this is supported by a comprehensive skill tree, which fosters different playstyles, from stealth-focused characters to veritable armored tanks in power armor.
One of the defining characteristics of Fallout 4 is the importance of choices. The player becomes immersed in conflicts between factions such as the Institute, the Brotherhood of Steel, or the RailroadAnd choices throughout history can tip the balance towards one group or the other, with consequences for the end and the fate of the Commonwealth.
Another key element is the settlement system, which allows you to build and manage bases scattered across the map. Collecting scrap, organizing defenses, placing structures, and attracting settlers adds to the gameplay. a management and construction layer which complements the exploration and combat well. All these systems are present in the Switch 2 version without any cuts to the playable content.
Bethesda Game Studios' title was one of the biggest names of 2015 and accumulated more than 200 awards, including accolades such as the BAFTA and DICE Awards for Game of the YearThe Anniversary Edition celebrates that journey by bringing together in a single package everything that has been added to the game over the course of a decade.
Creation Club content and included extras
Beyond the six large DLCs, the edition coming to Switch 2 is heavily focused on integrating some of the additional work released through the Creation Club. It includes more than 150 selected creations, developed by both Bethesda and community contributors, which have been reviewed and officially adopted.
Among these additions there are New weapons, outfits, and alternate appearances for companions like DogmeatConstruction packs expand the possibilities of settlements, prefabricated buildings, and different power armor variants. Missions and small content snippets are also added, introducing new stories and encounters in the Commonwealth.
The menu to access all these creations has been integrated into the game's interface itself, so that It is possible to navigate through the add-ons from within the game and see which elements have been activated. The intention is that Switch 2 players can enjoy these improvements without having to delve into external settings or complicated menus.
Overall, the Anniversary Edition for the Nintendo console is positioned as a compendium of the Fallout 4 experience: base game, story expansions, workshops focused on building and creating mechanisms, a trip to Far Harbor and Nuka-World, and all of this spiced up with selected additional content from the Creation Club.
With this adaptation, Bethesda Game Studios releases its first major RPG on Switch 2, while awaiting the arrival of other projects already announced for Europe such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle or the future launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, which will further expand the studio's presence in the console's catalog.
For European and Spanish users who had been watching the saga from afar for years, the arrival of Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 It offers the possibility of exploring the Commonwealth both in the living room and on the go, with a package that includes all the important content, several adjustable performance modes, and an adaptation that takes into account the technical characteristics of Nintendo's new machine.
