Nintendo has officially clarified that the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games will indeed include both the original game and its upgrade on the same cartridge. This clarification came after initial confusion caused by conflicting reports from customer service statements that suggested otherwise.
In a statement to Vooks, Nintendo emphasized that "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)." However, they also noted that some publishers might choose to offer Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games as download codes within physical packaging, without including a game card.
Priced at $79.99, the Switch 2 Edition games enhance the original versions with new features. For instance, titles like 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 offer upgraded gameplay. Notably, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom now include additional support for the Zelda Notes service within the Nintendo Switch App, providing in-game assistance and achievements on the Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch 2 Game Boxes
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Nintendo has also announced that some Switch 2 game cards will not contain the actual game but will instead provide a key for downloading the game. These game-key cards are physical cards that, upon insertion into the Switch 2, require a download to access the game. These cards will be clearly labeled on the front of the box to avoid any confusion for buyers.
Games such as Street Fighter 6 and the Bravely Default remaster use this game-key card system, whereas titles like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza do not. Additionally, Cyberpunk 2077, which is a hefty 64 GB on the Nintendo Switch 2, comes fully on a cartridge.
