Nintendo has officially clarified that the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games come with both the game and its upgrade directly on the cartridge. This statement comes after some confusion caused by reports suggesting that these editions might not include the full game. In a statement to Vooks, Nintendo emphasized that the physical versions of Switch 2 Edition games will indeed include everything on a single game card, specifically designed for the Switch 2. However, they also noted that some publishers might opt to release these games as download codes in physical packaging, without a game card.
Here's the direct quote 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.”
The $79.99 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 enhancements over their original Nintendo Switch versions. For instance, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom now include additional features like the Zelda Notes service through the Nintendo Switch App for in-game assistance, as well as achievements on the Switch 2.
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Nintendo also confirmed that some Switch 2 game cards will not contain the actual game, but rather a key for a game download. These game-key cards are physical cards that include a code to download the game once inserted into the Switch 2. The packaging for these game-key cards will clearly indicate this on the lower front of the box, ensuring consumers are aware of what they're purchasing.
Examples of games utilizing the game-key card approach include Street Fighter 6 and the Bravely Default remaster, while others like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza do not. Meanwhile, larger games like Cyberpunk 2077, which is 64 GB on the Switch 2, come fully loaded on the cartridge.
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