Nintendo has clarified its pricing approach for first‑party games on the Switch 2, confirming that boxed copies will not rise in price while digital editions will be offered at lower prices moving forward, Eurogamer reports.

The announcement follows a period of confused messaging from Nintendo, including the widely reported 2025 game‑sharing controversy that exposed shortcomings in the company's communications. The latest update aims to set clearer expectations around how first‑party titles will be priced across physical and digital formats.

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According to Eurogamer, the change applies specifically to Nintendo's first‑party releases on the Switch 2. Physical retail prices will remain at their current levels; digital versions sold via Nintendo's eShop will be priced cheaper than their boxed counterparts. The company did not signal an across‑the‑board increase for cartridges or other physical formats.

The move has implications for retailers and collectors. High‑street and online retailers can continue to list and sell boxed copies at existing price points, while buyers favouring convenience and downloads can expect lower eShop prices for first‑party software. Third‑party pricing was not addressed in the report and appears unaffected by this change.

Further details and the exact pricing mechanics for individual titles were not detailed in the initial report. Eurogamer's coverage of the update is available here: Eurogamer.