Overview
- Nintendo has clarified that physical Switch 2 Edition games will include both the original game and its upgrade pack on the same game card, eliminating the need for download codes.
- This policy applies exclusively to first-party titles, while third-party publishers may still choose to include download codes instead of cartridges.
- Confirmed first-party Switch 2 Edition titles include Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Upgrades for games like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will feature improved resolution, frame rates, HDR support, and new features such as the Zelda Notes tool.
- Standalone upgrade packs for first-party games will cost $10, or be included for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers.