Nintendo explains that the new game-key cards for Switch 2 store only a start key, requiring internet download for full game data due to larger file sizes exceeding 50GB, which impacts traditional physical game expectations.
Consumers are largely dissatisfied with Switch 2 Game-Key Cards, preferring full physical releases, as Nintendo's system of using cards with digital codes is seen as anti-consumer and costly, with many industry players advocating for traditional physical game releases instead.
The article details the complete physical RPG releases on Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting titles like Rune Factory, Cyberpunk 2077, and Zelda games that are available fully on cartridges, with some using Game Key Cards which require internet download for gameplay. It emphasizes the importance of physical ownership and the differences between full cartridge releases and key cards.
Limited Run Games will host LRG3 on July 12, featuring over 20 new physical and digital release announcements. The event will be broadcasted on YouTube and Twitch.