A similar strategy is being applied to Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition. This comprehensive package, which features six official expansions and a vast array of Creation Club content, will debut digitally on February 28. A physical box containing a download code is expected to hit store shelves two months later, on April 28.
This decision has left many physical media enthusiasts scratching their heads. While Indiana Jones gets the “flex” of a tangible cartridge, the reliance on code-in-box launches for Fallout and Oblivion feels like a missed opportunity. For collectors, an empty box with a voucher offers little secondary market value and lacks the long-term preservation benefits that define physical gaming. Unless you simply want the box for display, these releases are functionally identical to digital purchases.
Additionally, some Bethesda fans expressed disappointment that the long-rumored remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas were absent from the presentation. On a brighter note, industry reports continue to suggest that the Fallout 3 remaster is still in active development, even if it wasn’t ready for this week’s spotlight.
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Source: gamesradar.com
