Despite the industry's shift toward digital-only distribution, physical media is alive and well on the Nintendo Switch 2. Here is our definitive, live-updated list of every title confirmed to have a physical 'Game Key Card' release.
The Return of High-Capacity Carts
Nintendo has doubled down on their new physical format, utilizing high-capacity Type-S2 cartridges. These proprietary cards can hold up to 100GB of data with significantly faster read speeds than the original Switch carts, ensuring that even the most massive RPGs can run natively without the need for large mandatory downloads.
Confirmed Physical Release List:
- Mario Kart World - Nintendo
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of the Future - Nintendo
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Retro Studios
- Elden Ring: Definitive Edition - Bandai Namco
- Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade - Square Enix
- Monster Hunter Wilds: Portable Edition - Capcom
- Super Mario Galaxy 3 - Nintendo EPD
We will keep this list updated as more publishers announce their physical print runs. For fans of tactile collections and long-term preservation, the Switch 2 is shaping up to be a legendary system.