I'm considering preordering a physical copy from the microsoft store but it doesnt state whether or not it includes the code, i know other retailers such as gamestop and amazon do as well as the digital version from the xbox store, but the microsoft store doesnt say anyhting. Anybody know? thanks for the help in advanced.

Any game you buy will have the code. However, whether you get the code before you receive the physical copy of the game is something else entirely. Some retailers and etailers are set up to give the code out for pre-download, some are not.

okay, awesome. im not worried about whether i got it for before release or not, i was just worried i wouldnt get it at all depending on where i get fallout 4 from. thanks for your help.