Nintendo has announced that going forward future games on Switch 2 will see cheaper digital versions, starting in May 2026. The first game will be Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, which is available at a significant price difference.
Nintendo games offer the same experiences whether in packaged or digital format, and this change simply reflects the different costs associated with producing and distributing each format and offers players more choice in how they can buy and play Nintendo games.
As always, retail partners set their own prices for physical and digital games, and pricing for each title may vary.