The Wasteland makes its way onto the Nintendo Switch 2! The Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition has been available since November 10, 2025, on PC (Steam), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series. Since February 24, 2026, it’s also available on Nintendo's new console. Crafted by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks, this anniversary edition revives Fallout 4, Bethesda’s acclaimed post-apocalyptic RPG, celebrating the game’s 10th anniversary.
This special edition commemorates the tenth anniversary of the acclaimed post-apocalyptic RPG, which has earned over 200 awards, including prestigious honors like the BAFTA and D.I.C.E. Awards in 2016. Serving as a comprehensive collection that encapsulates the entire universe of Fallout 4, it offers the most complete experience ever released, delighting both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
In terms of gameplay, Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition retains the foundations that made it so successful: a huge open world, survival mechanics, extensive equipment customization, and crucial narrative choices. Players alternate between free exploration, real-time combat (or with the V.A.T.S. system), and colony management. Thanks to the power of current consoles, gameplay is smoother, with reduced loading times and enhanced stability on PS5 and Xbox Series. The Anniversary Edition emphasizes rich content, with new ways to rediscover the Commonwealth.
The story takes place in a Boston ravaged by nuclear war, 200 years after the bombs exploded. The player takes on the role of the sole survivor of Vault 111, who has emerged from cryostasis to find his kidnapped child. Between rival factions, mutants, synthetics, and buried state secrets, players must navigate a morally ambiguous world where every decision can upset the fragile balance of this ruined society. Freedom of choice and dynamic storytelling make this a particularly immersive RPG.
Among the major new features in this anniversary edition are more than 150 items from the Creation Club, including weapons, quests, items, and gameplay additions created by Bethesda and the community. A new integrated menu now makes it easier to access this content, whether new or popular, directly from within the game. This feature is also available to owners of previous versions of Fallout 4, making the experience even more flexible and accessible.
Finally, upgrade options are available for owners of Fallout 4 Standard or Game of the Year Edition, as well as for subscribers to Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus. The Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition includes all six official DLCs (Automatron, Wasteland Workshop, Far Harbor, Contraptions Workshop, Vault-Tec Workshop, Nuka-World), offering over 100 hours of gameplay.
Our Take on Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition on Nintendo Switch 2:
We had the chance to test it on the Switch 2. Visually, the game looks pretty solid, though the graphics are starting to show their age (after all, it’s a 10-year-old title even with a facelift). The experience really depends on the graphical setting you choose—whether that’s 30, 40, or 60 frames per second. For a balanced gameplay experience, we recommend sticking with 40 fps. Another point: while the portable mode is super convenient, this is a game best enjoyed on a big screen!
As for the story, it remains unchanged: newcomers (like us) get introduced to the main plot, while series veterans dive back into the gripping saga of the Sole Survivor, on a quest to find his kidnapped son, taken by raiders.
On the gameplay front, mechanics are straightforward and quite standard for RPGs. Nothing should surprise you too much in terms of controls or progression.
Our in-game tips:
New to the game? We’ve got some tips to help you get started on the right foot. The opening sequences include a quick tutorial on moving and interacting, until you reach the bunker. That’s where you’ll receive your Pip-Boy and your first weapon. On Switch 2, aiming can be tricky—especially if you’re not used to playing with the Joy-Con. Practice helps, but you’ll get the hang of it quickly.
And afterwards? Explore! Just a word of advice: don’t pick up every item you see, as not everything is useful, and your inventory can fill up fast. If it’s too heavy, your character can’t run—which can be a real nuisance. Beyond that, it’s up to you. We’ve spent about ten hours with it so far, and we’ve barely scratched the surface of what’s to discover... Ready to step into the wasteland?
Now, the question is whether this new release will be enough to give a lasting boost to Fallout 4 on a next-generation portable console.
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