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Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Edition Games to Include Both Original and Upgrade on Cartridge

The company clarifies physical media format, third-party distribution options, and key enhancements for its upcoming Switch 2 Edition titles.

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Overview

  • Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games published by Nintendo will include both the original game and its upgrade pack on a single cartridge, eliminating the need for download codes.
  • Third-party publishers may choose to distribute Switch 2 Edition games as download codes within physical packaging, without including a game card.
  • Confirmed titles with Switch 2 Editions include Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Kirby and the Forgotten Land, with discounted upgrades available for existing owners.
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Switch 2 Edition will not include the original game's Expansion Pass, though it may be available for separate purchase.
  • Switch 2 Editions feature enhanced visuals, HDR support, improved resolution and frame rates, and new gameplay functionalities such as Zelda Notes and additional content for select games.