"Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" Games Revealed in Fine Print, 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 footnote on an official Nintendo webpage has led to speculation about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, particularly regarding what's referred to as "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games."

The official page detailing how Virtual Game Cards work includes a footnote that 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" has caught the attention of fans, especially since it's known that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be largely backwards compatible with the current Switch. The mention of "exclusive games" is clear, indicating games that will only be playable on the Nintendo Switch 2. However, the concept of "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games" suggests something different.

Some fans theorize that this could mean "enhanced editions" of existing Switch games, featuring new enhancements or improved performance specifically for the Nintendo Switch 2. If true, these editions would not be compatible with the original Switch, explaining why they cannot be shared back to the older system.

Others believe this might not confirm anything new but simply highlight a limitation where Virtual Game Cards cannot be used to send some or all Nintendo Switch 2 games back to the original Switch, even if they are the same game. There's also a possibility that this footnote leaves room for third-party developers to release their own "Nintendo Switch 2 Editions" of games in the future.

In an attempt to clarify these points, we reached out to Nintendo. A spokesperson informed us that they would provide an answer on April 2, coinciding with the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. Fans will need to wait just a bit longer for official clarification on these intriguing details.