Hellblade Looks To Be Getting A Limited Run Physical Switch Release

One of far too few 32GB cart releases on Switch, and LRG's third so far (after DOOM Eternal and Alien Isolation).

Not buying anything from Limited Run. They have a bad reputation. Seen too many reports of very long delivery times (years), poor quality product and terrible customer service.

I still can't believe that there's no physical version of GRID Autosport...

It's about time, I was wondering when this game would get a physical release for Switch. As much as I don't like the sequel, I'm glad the prequel is getting a physical release. It's a bit late but at least it's coming.

Amazing game. But too little, too late

Phil Spencer has successfully trained the Xbox audience to expect only the worst customer service. Either they get a game key disc at Walmart, or they have to play the two year long game of darts that is waiting to see if your LRG package even shows up.

Things can't get any better. They only get worse and then you die.

@SillyG did it already physically release on Switch? Or are you referring to this (possible) release?

I might have to get this. I got the standard physical release on PS4. Despite it making my PS4 Pro sound like a jet engine (which thankfully I could mostly ignore as I played it with headphones as you’re supposed to), it was a great game. I’ve not played the Switch version but I like the idea of having it on Switch and playing through it again.

@Moistnado

I’ve bought from them many times and I’ve never had any problems. And i'm in Europe.

Hellblade is my most terrible experience on Switch. It looked awful.
Maybe there s a patch now.

FINALLY! Amazing

This is stupid I would have bought the game on release when it came out in 2019 on the Switch if it was physical. Then I didn't buy it on sale in 2020. After that I waited more than 4 years to go on sale again and finally bought it for 9 euro last year.

I don't know. I still buy some Switch 1 games. Ordered Planet of Lana via Super Rare Games and ordered Shin Chan: Shiro and the Coal Town on Amazon US. But we are almost starting the Nintendo Switch 2 generation and rather play a Switch 2 version of Hellblade when I would buy the game again. Not every physical release makes sense when you know there are better versions out there. Although there are still Switch 1 games I would like to have physical like Limbo and Inside.

This doesn't make any sense, even though I love this game.

Huh, I just finished Hellblade a couple days ago. Wanted to see what the ugliest version of one of the last generation's prettiest games looked like before we move up to the next one. The gameplay and story didn't do much for me, but even with some cutbacks, the overall atmosphere with the visual design and binaural audio was still pretty impressive. I don't think I'll be buying it twice, but I'd consider buying a port of the sequel on Switch 2.

Love how Microsoft the trillion dollar company is doing a limited physical release through this scam company when they have the resources to do a regular one on their own pathetic

Finally. This Switch game doesn't go on sale often (Seriously, consult DekuDeals if you don't believe me), plus the download size is hard for me to swallow. I might pick this up unless it has poor Switch performance.

Wonder if we’ll get Hellblade 2 on Switch 2….. I love the first one but got stumped near the crow (first?) boss. Need to go back and finish it.

LRG "Key-Cart" anyone....????

@GravyThief : Hellblade hasn't received a physical Switch release prior to this upcoming LRG release.

@Moistnado : Delivery times aren't long. Manufacturing takes time, and games are produced to order, which too many people fail to understand.

Hopefully the game breaking bug that destroyed my save will be sorted out about 6 hrs hrs + in

@tatanga @Moistnado Same. I've purchased almost 10 games from them & never had an issue. With the exception of 1 (which came about a week or so after the expected timeframe), every game has arrived within the timeframe they said & in the proper condition. I also love that their releases come with a booklet, something sorely missing in this gaming age.

I remember LRG's email about their EU operation, setting an EU shop so EU customers will benefit of cheap shipping and no customs fees. Similar to what Fangamer did.

That was 5 years ago.

Way, way late, but there's a shot it'll be on GameFly now, so I'll keep track of it.

@JJtheTexan So true and they could even put high res texture pack on cart. Such a good game, what a shame.

My Limited Run games arrive much faster than the things I've ordered through whichever European outlet I ordered Tiny Thor through. I'm interested in buying this, partly due to the large file size.