Overview

• Nintendo Switch 2 games will feature premium pricing, with titles like Mario Kart World set at $80 and Zelda: Breath of the Wild priced at $90 including DLC for new buyers.
• Physical editions of Nintendo Switch 2 games published by Nintendo will include both the original game and its upgrade pack on a single cartridge, eliminating the need for download codes.
• Existing Switch game owners can upgrade to enhanced Switch 2 versions for $10, while Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers receive these upgrades at no additional cost.
• Nintendo defends the higher prices, citing enhanced graphics, improved content, and expanded gaming experiences as justification for the increased costs.
• Despite delays in U.S. preorders due to tariff uncertainties, the global launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 remains on track for June 5, 2025.