Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games Unveiled: Fans Speculate

Today's Nintendo Direct announcement of a new Virtual Game Cards feature for sharing games between systems has sparked both excitement and curiosity among fans. However, a small detail in the fine print of an official Nintendo webpage has led to speculation about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

The page detailing how Virtual Game Cards work includes a footnote that has caught everyone's attention:

**Compatible systems must be linked to a Nintendo Account to use virtual game cards. Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games can only be loaded on a Nintendo Switch 2 system. To move virtual game cards between two systems, you must pair the systems via local wireless and an internet connection, but only when pairing the systems for the first time. Up to two systems total can be linked per Nintendo Account.

The term "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games" is what's stirring up the conversation. While the mention of "exclusive games" aligns with expectations of titles that will only be playable on the Nintendo Switch 2, the concept of "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games" has led to various theories.

Some fans believe this could be a hint at "enhanced editions" of existing Switch games, offering new features or improved performance exclusively for the Switch 2. This would explain why these editions couldn't be shared back to the original Switch, as they would be designed to take advantage of the new console's capabilities.

Others argue that this phrasing might not confirm anything new but rather indicates that some or all Nintendo Switch 2 games won't be shareable with the original Switch, even if they're essentially the same game. This could limit the functionality of the Virtual Game Card feature for certain titles.

There's also the possibility that this footnote simply leaves room for future third-party releases of "Nintendo Switch 2 Editions" of games, should developers choose to do so.

We reached out to Nintendo for clarification, but a spokesperson informed us that we would receive an answer on April 2, the same day as the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. So, fans will need to wait a bit longer for official confirmation.