Nintendo has officially clarified that the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games will come with both the original game and its upgrade on the same cartridge. This statement was issued to Vooks in response to earlier confusion sparked by customer service remarks that suggested otherwise. However, Nintendo also noted that some publishers might choose to distribute Switch 2 Edition games as download codes in physical packaging without including a game card.
Here’s the full statement from Nintendo:“Physical versions of Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games will include the original Nintendo Switch game and its upgrade pack all on the same game card (i.e. they are exclusively Nintendo Switch 2 game cards, with no download code). Alternatively, some publishers may release Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games as download codes in physical packaging, with no game card.”
Priced at $79.99, the Switch 2 Edition games include titles such as Kirby and The Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star Crossed World, Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. These editions offer enhanced versions of their original Switch counterparts. For instance, games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom now feature additional support for the Zelda Notes service in the Nintendo Switch App, which provides in-game help, along with achievements on the Switch 2.
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Nintendo recently confirmed that not all new Switch 2 game cards will include the actual game data. Instead, some will serve as game-key cards, which contain a key for downloading the game. These game-key cards require you to download the game after inserting the card into your Switch 2. Each game-key card package is clearly labeled on the lower front of the box, ensuring consumers are informed about what they are purchasing.
Examples of games using game-key cards include Street Fighter 6 and the Bravely Default remaster. On the other hand, games such as Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza do not use this system. Notably, the substantial Cyberpunk 2077, which occupies 64 GB on the Nintendo Switch 2, is fully included on the cartridge.
