One of the new quirks of the Nintendo Switch 2 revolves around its Game-Key Card system. These cartridges require the game to be downloaded from the Nintendo Switch 2’s eShop prior to being played. This has been a point of controversy because, despite being a physical cartridge, it doesn’t house any data besides an ‘unlock’ key.

There’s been a brewing conversation regarding the Game-Key Cards and why Nintendo has opted to use them. Speculation has mounted that it’s somehow cheaper than traditional cartridges, which store the entirety of the game. Without solid answers, some players have opted to avoid purchasing Game-Key Cards due to concerns of preservation in the event Nintendo’s Game-Key Card servers are one day shut down. However, a Ubisoft engineer has pulled the curtain back a littl

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