Video game retailer VGP claims that a Nintendo policy may restrict physical releases of Switch 2 games: once a game is released in game key card format, it may no longer be reissued as a traditional cartridge containing full game data.
The game key card does not contain full game data; players still need to download the relevant content before playing for the first time. This release format continues to face criticism from collectors, and VGP has once again publicly expressed its disapproval.
Currently, this claim comes only from VGP, and Nintendo has not issued an official statement. The specific terms, scope of application, and any potential exceptions of the policy remain unclear. Therefore, it remains to be confirmed whether the policy actually exists and what practical impact it will have on physical releases.