Fans favoring tangible versions of games could benefit significantly from updates to the Switch 2. Retro-focused developer ININ Games shared details in a now-removed message, indicating that Nintendo plans to introduce two compact cartridge variants for the Switch 2 system. For ININ, these alleged lower-capacity options would help adjust manufacturing expenses, enabling a tangible edition of the forthcoming R-Type Dimensions III title.
ININ Games subsequently removed the messages about the compact Switch 2 cartridges and released an update via its site and online channels. The company confirmed that R-Type Dimensions III remains slated for a physical cartridge launch, while noting that cartridge technical specifications lack any formal validation.
"Nintendo has not issued any official disclosure or verification on game cartridge storage limits," the statement from ININ Games declared. "Mentions of particular capacity figures must not be viewed as endorsed data from Nintendo."
This development suggests ININ Games might have prematurely disclosed a key aspect of Switch 2 cartridges before Nintendo's planned reveal. In background, reports indicate Nintendo currently provides Switch 2 physical cartridges solely in 64GB sizes. Titles with lighter requirements, such as R-Type Dimensions III, may not need such extensive space, potentially increasing costs. Nintendo has yet to address these possible smaller formats, though their availability could encourage additional developers to produce physical releases for future projects.