We at NerdLeaks are tracking a fresh leak that suggests Diablo 4 could finally be headed to Switch 2 in the middle of September — and that it may arrive as a physical box that only contains a download code.
What Was Reported
Per Eurogamer, Dealabs leaker billbil-kun — described by Eurogamer as having "a solid history of industry leaks" — claims that Diablo 4 is set for release in the middle of September on Switch 2. The report doesn’t name a specific day, but says we should expect the port on either the 15th or 18th of September.
The alleged Switch 2 launch would include a physical retail option, but not in the traditional cartridge sense. Instead, the physical product is said to be a "code-in-the-box" release — a boxed SKU containing a digital code to be redeemed on the eShop, similar to how Grand Theft Auto 6 was handled. That reportedly means no physical cartridge and, per the leak, no Game-Key Card in the box, which would remove buyers' ability to resell the copy.
billbil-kun also allegedly shared pricing for the Switch 2 version: £63 / $70 / €70. The leaker reportedly could not confirm whether that price would include the Vessel of Hatred or Lord of Hated expansions.
If the leak is accurate, Diablo 4 on Switch 2 would arrive "a little over three years" after its initial release on PC, PlayStation and Xbox, per Eurogamer.
The Source & Credibility
Who Is Billbil-kun?
Eurogamer identifies the tip as coming from Dealabs leaker billbil-kun, whom the site calls "a leaker with a solid history of industry leaks." That attribution is the basis for the existence of these specific claims about release timing, format and price.
Blizzard's On-Record Response
When asked directly during a studio visit whether a Switch 2 version of Diablo 4 (or Diablo 2: Resurrected) was in the works, Blizzard reportedly said it had "nothing to announce," per Eurogamer. Take this with a pinch of salt: the developer has not confirmed or denied the leak beyond that on-the-record line.
Eurogamer also notes previous signals that have pointed to a Switch 2 port: a different leaker last year claimed Diablo 4 was among Microsoft-published titles being ported to the console, and the game allegedly appeared on Indonesia’s rating board database in April and Taiwan’s board a few weeks later. These prior data points are mentioned by Eurogamer alongside the new leak.
What It Could Mean
If billbil-kun is right, the release strategy would follow a growing industry pattern where boxed retail SKUs contain only download codes rather than physical media. The practical consequences cited by the leak are simple: no cartridge, no Game-Key Card, and reduced ability to resell physical copies.
- Retail Approach: The "code-in-the-box" model would bring Diablo 4 in line with other big releases handled that way, per the leak.
- Price Point: The listed price of £63 / $70 / €70 gives a concrete — if unconfirmed — figure for how publishers might value a Switch 2 port.
- Content Uncertainty: It remains unclear if the price includes the Vessel of Hatred or Lord of Hated expansions; the leaker could not confirm either way.
Per Eurogamer, with the alleged launch window so close, the smart money is on Gamescom for an official reveal — and BlizzCon is also flagged as a potential outlet. Eurogamer says Gamescom "kicks off later this month" and that BlizzCon takes place on the 12th-13th of September, noting those events as logical moments for an announcement or shadow drop if the leak is true.
Why This Matters
Allegedly seeing Diablo 4 on Switch 2 — and as a boxed SKU that only contains a download code — would signal both a continued appetite for bringing major PC/console franchises to Nintendo’s new hardware and an ongoing shift in how physical retail releases are packaged. If true, it would also be notable that the port would arrive "a little over three years" after the game's original launch, per Eurogamer.
As ever, take this with a pinch of salt: the claims rest on a single named leaker’s tips compiled by Eurogamer, and Blizzard has reportedly said it has "nothing to announce." We’ll be watching Gamescom and the 12th-13th of September BlizzCon window closely for any official word. If true, this could be one of the biggest Switch 2 third-party ports announced this year — but for now, it remains a leak worth watching rather than a confirmed reality.
