Rumour: New Leak May Explain Why So Many Switch 2 Physicals Are Game Key Cards

Big bytes.One of the biggest talking points out of the Switch 2 reveal has been Nintendo's new Game Key Cards. For those who missed it, these physical cartridges don't contain the game itself, but rather a download key to access the title digitally. We've already seen this format confirmed for the likes of Street Fighter 6, Split Fiction, Star Wars Outlaws and many more titles, and now, a new leak may explain why (thanks, Gizmodo).Last week, Dexerto reported that Guilty Gear Strive developer Arc System Works had been hacked, leading to a boatload of leaks regarding the studio's upcoming titles and updates. According to leaker and Universo Nintendo editor @necrolipe, one piece of info out of the hack suggests that Nintendo is only offering very limited format options for third-party Switch 2 releases, potentially explaining why so many are turning to the Game Key Card option.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

May 13, 2025 - 17:20
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Rumour: New Leak May Explain Why So Many Switch 2 Physicals Are Game Key Cards

Big bytes.

One of the biggest talking points out of the Switch 2 reveal has been Nintendo's new Game Key Cards. For those who missed it, these physical cartridges don't contain the game itself, but rather a download key to access the title digitally. We've already seen this format confirmed for the likes of Street Fighter 6, Split Fiction, Star Wars Outlaws and many more titles, and now, a new leak may explain why (thanks, Gizmodo).

Last week, Dexerto reported that Guilty Gear Strive developer Arc System Works had been hacked, leading to a boatload of leaks regarding the studio's upcoming titles and updates. According to leaker and Universo Nintendo editor @necrolipe, one piece of info out of the hack suggests that Nintendo is only offering very limited format options for third-party Switch 2 releases, potentially explaining why so many are turning to the Game Key Card option.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com