Most Switch 2 third-party launch games will be shipping on game key cards

Since the Switch 2 was revealed one of the newest terms we started to get accustomed to are Game Key cards. It’s Nintendo’s new branding for cartridges that will require the game to be downloaded from the Nintendo eShop before it can be played.

Game Key cards are similar to what we saw with the Switch, where games just came with a code. However, with these new cards, you will be allowed to resell them. The Game Key card is your “key” to download and start the game.

It looks like most third-party Nintendo Switch 2 launch games, especially from Japan, will be using this new feature for games. One of the big third-party releases that will be going with the normal physical release is Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition.

SEGA will be one of the publishers that will have Game Key cards for its launch games on the console.

Here is the list of games confirmed to have Game Key cards for the Switch 2. (Thanks VGC)

• Bravely Default: Flying Fairy
• Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion
• Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
• Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
• Raidou Remastered
• Shine Post: Be Your Idol!
• Sonic X Shadow Generations
• Street Fighter 6
• Suikoden I & II HD Remaster
• Survival Kids
• Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut

Thanks to Gematsu on X for the image above.

On April 24, Switch 2 pre-orders officially go live in the United States and Canada after waiting over 2 weeks since the official reveal of the console. Fans can pre-order at GameStop, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and other retailers. It is not available for order on Amazon US.