Physical copies of ‘Nintendo Switch 2 Editions’ of games are reportedly Nintendo Switch carts with download codes in the box.
The cover of aNintendo Switch 2Edition game reads, “Includes theNintendo Switchgame and the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. Upgrade pack also available separately.”
There was some confusion if this would mean that the Switch 2 Edition content would have to be downloaded, essentially meaning Switch 2 Edition games wouldn’t be playable without first connecting online, and that now appears to be the case.
According to a customer service representative forNintendo, the physical versions of these Switch 2 Edition games won’t contain the full Switch 2 Edition game on the cart.
When asked by a customer if these Switch 2 Editions included the full game, including Switch 2 Edition upgrade on the cart itself, a customer service representative said “we can confirm that the upgrades will be download codes.
It’s worth noting, however, that customer service representatives are often hired by agencies that don’t have intimate, accurate knowledge of a niche issue like this.
According to Nintendo’s own support, the Switch 2 Enhanced Editions were false advertising during the Direct. After trying to nail them down for an answer, they confirmed to one of our followers it’s just Switch 1 cards with a code for the upgrade. No reason to buy these, then.
The main concern for fans is that this means preservation for games with Switch 2 Editions becomes challenging, as no complete physical version will exist.
Switch 2 Edition games are separate fromstandard Switch 2 backwards compatibility, and need to either be purchased separately or upgraded to for owners of Switch 1 versions.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Kirby and the Forgotton Lands,PokemonLegends Z-A,Metroid Prime 4: Beyondand Mario Party Jamboree will all receive Switch 2 Editions.
Nintendo’s big reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 took place this week.
The platform holder has confirmedNintendo Switch 2will cost $450 / £395 and launch worldwide on Thursday, June 5. It has also announced when the console will beavailable to pre-order.
Wednesday’s Nintendo Switch 2 Direct also announced several new games, including a newDonkey Kong game.The Direct also confirmed what themysterious C button will do.
Nintendo has also confirmed thatGameCubegames are officially coming to the Switch Online service, alongside a newGameCube controller.
