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Nintendo intends to maintain physical game releases for its upcoming Switch 2 console. Bill van Zyll, the company's vice-president and general manager for Latin America, confirmed this strategy during an interview with the Brazilian YouTuber Coelho no Japão.
The physical offerings for the new hardware may include traditional game cartridges or Game-Key Cards. These cards function as physical access keys for digital titles rather than containing the game data itself. Despite some consumer criticism regarding the use of code cards, van Zyll emphasized that Nintendo remains committed to physical media based on player preferences.
This commitment contrasts with broader industry discussions regarding digital licensing and ownership. While Sony has communicated plans to move away from physical discs for new PlayStation releases by 2028, reports suggest they may re-evaluate that decision. Nintendo's current stance reflects their present strategy rather than a permanent guarantee for the future.
The information regarding Nintendo's plans was corroborated by reports from Eurogamer and Nintendo Everything, highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding what players actually own when purchasing digital content.
