Nintendo has clarified the confusion surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games, confirming that these games will include both the original game and its upgrade on the same cartridge. This statement comes after earlier reports suggested that the games might not include the game itself, based on comments from customer service staff.

In a statement provided to Vooks, Nintendo specified 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 opt to release Switch 2 Edition games as download codes in physical packaging, without an actual game card.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games, priced at $79.99, 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 feature additional support for the Zelda Notes service within the Nintendo Switch App, along with achievements exclusive to the Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch 2 Game Boxes

7 ImagesNintendo has also introduced a new type of product for the Switch 2: game-key cards. These are physical cards that do not contain game data but instead provide a key for downloading the game. When a game-key card is inserted into the Switch 2, the game must be downloaded. These cards are clearly labeled on the lower front of the packaging, ensuring consumers are aware of what they are purchasing. Examples of games that use this format include Street Fighter 6 and the Bravely Default remaster, while others like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza do not. Notably, Cyberpunk 2077, which requires 64 GB of space on the Nintendo Switch 2, is available on a physical cartridge.