Starting in May 2026, Nintendo will adjust pricing for new digital releases on Nintendo Switch 2, beginning with preorders for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. The move means that digital versions of Nintendo-published titles will have an MSRP different from their physical counterparts, reflecting a shift in how the company approaches pricing across formats. This change affects upcoming exclusives and signals a broader strategy to differentiate digital and physical offerings. Players looking to preorder or budget for new games will need to check prices carefully, as the cost for digital copies may no longer match what’s seen on store shelves.
Source: Nintendo
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