Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games Unveiled, Fans Speculate Meaning

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 led to questions, particularly regarding the Nintendo Switch 2, due to a footnote on an official Nintendo webpage.

The page detailing how Virtual Game Cards function is mostly clear, but a footnote at the bottom regarding transferring games between Switch systems 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 term "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games" is what's causing the stir. While "exclusive games" for the Nintendo Switch 2 are expected and understood, the concept of "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games" is less clear. Given that the Nintendo Switch 2 is known to be mostly backwards compatible with the original Switch, what exactly does a "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" entail?

Some fans theorize that this could be a hint at "enhanced editions" of existing Switch games, offering new features or better performance exclusively for the Switch 2. This would explain why these editions couldn't be shared with the original Switch, as they would be distinct versions not compatible with the older hardware.

However, others believe this might not confirm any new editions but simply indicates that some or all Switch 2 games cannot be transferred back to the original Switch via Virtual Game Cards, even if they are the same game. Another perspective is that this footnote leaves room for third-party developers to potentially release "Nintendo Switch 2 Editions" of their games in the future.

We sought clarification from Nintendo, but a spokesperson informed us that we would receive an answer on April 2, coinciding with the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. So, fans, just a bit more patience is needed.