Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut Available in Retail Stores On Nintendo Switch

Written by Brandon Hofer on April 17, 2019

News: North America has finally got physical copies for Wasteland 2 with Europe getting them next month.

Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut is now available on the Nintendo Switch digitally and in retail stores. The physical form will release in Europe on May 17. inXile Entertainment, the studio led by Interplay founder Brian Fargo, producer of the original Fallout, has partnered with Nintendo to release Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut, the sequel to the first-ever post-apocalyptic computer RPG.

Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut is an enhanced version of the original that features improvements, customizations, and additions that further immerse the player in this alternative-historical adventure. With more than 80 hours of gameplay, Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut will test your survival instincts as you traverse across a post-nuclear American Southwest with your Desert Ranger squad.

“Many of our fans have old school sensibilities, so when we announced the arrival of Wasteland 2 on the Nintendo Switch, we immediately began hearing requests for a physical version of the game. Many players love the collecting element of games - having the game in-hand, displayed on a shelf, and ready to be plucked off that shelf and played at any moment. We investigated the possibility, and thanks to a partnership with U&I Entertainment, are delivering this physical version of the game for our fans to have and enjoy,” said Brian Fargo, CEO, inXile Entertainment.

Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut is available now for Nintendo Switch at North American retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop and Target for $29.99 USD/$39.99 CAD. The retail edition will release in Europe on May 17 for €34.99/£29.99. Check out the trailer below and tell us what you think. Will you be picking this up?