Summary

• Nintendo Switch 2 game cases will feature wraparound art on spines.
• This contrasts with the previous generation’s red spines.
• Switch 2 games utilizing Game-Key Cards will include a disclaimer indicating the need for additional data downloads.

According to various social media sources, the Nintendo Switch 2 will showcase new game cases that include wraparound artwork on the spines. These cases will also have labels to specify which titles come on a Game-Key Card, necessitating extra downloads for gameplay.

The Switch 2 is expected to be available globally on June 5, although recent issues with US tariff regulations have delayed pre-orders. Specifically, Nintendo has postponed US pre-orders from April 9 to an unspecified date while addressing tariff concerns. However, the June 5 worldwide release remains unaffected for customers outside the US. Pre-orders in countries like Canada will not be impacted, leaving it unclear when US orders will resume and if prices will change as a result.

Game Cases Transitioning from Red Spines

In addition to the changes in design, Switch 2 boxes will be updated with red packaging, and Game-Key Cards will be noticeably red as well to distinguish them from the original switch packaging. Notable titles such as Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster and Street Fighter 6: Years 1–2 Fighters Edition are planned to be released on Game-Key Cards, identifiable by labels that outline the necessary additional data required for installation, which might be significant (e.g., 11GB in the case of Bravely Default).