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 surprise and curiosity among fans. However, it has also raised several questions, particularly about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, due to a footnote on an official Nintendo webpage.

The page detailing how Virtual Game Cards work is mostly straightforward, but the footnote at the bottom has caught everyone's attention. It states:

**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 phrase "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games" is what's causing the buzz. While "exclusive games" for the Nintendo Switch 2 are expected and understood, the term "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games" has led to speculation. Given that the Nintendo Switch 2 is known to be largely backward compatible with the original Switch, the nature of these "Edition" games is unclear.

Some fans theorize that this could mean "enhanced editions" of existing Switch games, optimized for the Switch 2 with new features or better performance. These editions would be exclusive to the Switch 2, meaning they couldn't be shared with the original Switch due to compatibility issues.

However, there are other theories as well. Some believe this might simply indicate that certain Switch 2 games won't be transferable back to the original Switch through the Virtual Game Card feature, even if they're the same game. Alternatively, it might not imply anything concrete but rather leave room for third-party developers to release their own "Nintendo Switch 2 Editions" in the future.

In an attempt to clarify these points, we reached out to Nintendo. A spokesperson responded that they would provide an answer on April 2, the day of the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. So, fans will need to wait just a bit longer for official clarification.