Nintendo Switch 2 Game Cases: A Bold New Look That Will Change Everything!

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Summary

  • Nintendo Switch 2 game cases will feature wraparound art on spines.
  • This is in contrast to Switch 1 boxes, which featured red spines.
  • Switch 2 games that are Game-Key Cards will have a disclaimer on their boxes.

Based on online reports, it seems that the Nintendo Switch 2 game boxes will showcase artwork wrapping around the spines. Furthermore, these game boxes for the Switch 2 are expected to have labels indicating which games come with a Game-Key Card. These cards would require additional data download to play the respective games.

The release date for Switch 2 is June 5 globally, but pre-orders in the U.S. have been temporarily halted due to unforeseen circumstances. This delay is a result of the Trump administration’s tariffs being implemented across various countries, causing Nintendo to postpone U.S. pre-orders from their initial date of April 9 until further notice while they reassess the tariff situation. The worldwide launch on June 5 will not be affected by this delay in the U.S., and users in Canada and other unaffected regions can continue with their scheduled pre-orders. It is yet to be determined when or if the U.S. pre-orders will resume, and whether any price adjustments may occur as a result.

In contrast to certain Switch 2 video games receiving criticism for their high initial costs, a notable improvement on the console may be the game cases, addressing an issue that plagued its predecessor. According to Nintendeal on Twitter and Nintendo Life, the new design for the Switch 2’s game cases will no longer feature red spines; instead, the artwork from the front cover will extend onto the spine, with clear white text displaying the game title. This sneak peek was provided by the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, which is currently showcasing a non-playable exhibit of the Switch 2 before its official launch on June 5th.

Switch 2 Game Cases Will Not Have Red Spines

2 variants of the games will feature red packaging, and the Game-Key Cards will also sport a red design to distinguish them from the standard Nintendo Switch. Certain titles, such as Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster and Street Fighter 6: Years 1–2 Fighters Edition, are set to be released on these Game-Key Cards. A label at the bottom of these cards will specify the amount of extra data needed for gameplay. For instance, some retailer listings suggest that Bravely Default requires a download of approximately 11GB of additional data.

As per the details provided on the packaging of Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games such as “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,” these editions will come with both the original Switch game version and an upgrade pack. However, it is uncertain whether this upgrade pack is physically included on the cartridge or if it’s a digital voucher. Additionally, it is yet to be confirmed if “The Champions’ Ballad” DLC is part of the Nintendo Switch 2 edition of “Breath of the Wild,” so fans will have to wait until June 5 for a definitive answer.

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2025-04-05 22:44