Switch2 Games: No Download Codes, Nintendo Confirms All-in-One Cartridges

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Summary

  • Nintendo clarified that the physical editions of Switch 2 games include both base game and an upgrade pack on one game card.
  • Switch 2 Edition games offer a performance boost and new content for certain games like Super Mario Party Jamboree.
  • Some publishers may opt for download codes in physical packaging, but Nintendo-published games will have all content on the game card.

I’ve got some good news for fellow gamers out there! Seems like Nintendo’s been working hard to clear up the buzz surrounding the upcoming Switch 2 Edition games. There was this misunderstanding that physical copies would come with a download code, but they’ve set the record straight.

It’s been quite a ride these past few weeks for us Nintendo fans. From the excitement of hearing about the new Switch 2 console, to the challenges we faced with pricing concerns and delays in pre-orders in some regions. But hey, that’s part of the gaming life, right? Keep an eye out for more updates!

According to speculation, Nintendo officially announced that several Switch games will receive a version tailored for their upcoming console, the Switch 2. These Switch 2 Edition games not only benefit from enhanced performance, as seen in titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, but they also come with additional content. Gamers can acquire the Switch 2 Edition of these games or upgrade from the base game, although there has been some uncertainty regarding what exactly will be included in the physical editions of these games when purchased.

Following the announcement, there’s been a lot of conversation within the community about whether physical versions of Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games will come with a download code for additional content. A representative from Nintendo has recently confirmed to Vooks that these physical editions will be game cartridges for the Switch 2 containing both the game and any upgrades on the same card, eliminating the need for a separate download code for Nintendo or Nintendo-published games as they are all integrated onto the single game card.

Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games Won’t Have Download Code

Nevertheless, Nintendo has indicated that some publishers might choose not to follow this method and could employ a download code in lieu of a game card within the physical packaging. For instance, the forthcoming Elden Ring Tarnished Edition might take this approach. The worry among fans regarding a possible download code instead of a physical cartridge is that it restricts players from sharing, selling, or trading the new game, leaving only the initial Switch version behind.

To date, Nintendo has unveiled only a select number of games specifically designed for the Switch 2 Edition. It’s also important to mention that many of the original Switch games can still be played without any issues due to backward compatibility. Among the games confirmed for the Switch 2 are upgraded versions of titles such as Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Pokemon Legends Z-A, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and its upcoming sequel, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Notably, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers can acquire the upgraded versions of these Zelda games for free, while others may need to pay $9.99.

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2025-04-10 17:50