Ah man, why can’t these game developers make up their minds? First, the director of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is all like, “Game-Key Cards for Switch 2 are a necessary evil because physical cartridges have slow load times.” But now, Resident Evil Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi is throwing shade at that idea. He straight-up said, “It’s not about development, it’s all about sales strategy.”
So, we’re stuck in the middle with no clear answer. These game publishers keep giving different reasons for using Game-Key Cards for Switch 2 games. Nakanishi’s comment hints that money is the main motivator, with Nintendo offering only two options: 64GB cartridges or Game-Key Cards. And hey, this doesn’t confirm that Resident Evil Requiem will be on a Game-Key Card, but it’s pretty close. So, don’t hold your breath for a physical release.
Nakanishi also spilled the beans on why they decided to drop Requiem, Resident Evil 7, and Resident Evil: Village all at once on 27th February 2026. Apparently, they started with Village for Switch 2 development, things went smoothly, then they threw in Requiem. And just for kicks, they were like, “Let’s add 7 to the mix too.” Talk about a treat for RE fans, right?
So, what’s the deal with this whole Game-Key Card mess? Does it bother you at all? I’m not really sure why it matters, but feel free to drop a comment and share your thoughts.
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Alright, so these game developers are all over the place with the Game-Key Cards for Switch 2. One day they’re saying it’s necessary, the next day it’s all about sales strategy. Who knows what’s really going on behind the scenes? But hey, at least we know that Resident Evil fans are in for a treat with the upcoming releases. And seriously, launching three games on the same day? That’s pretty bold, if you ask me.
But back to the main issue – are Game-Key Cards really such a big deal? Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like we’ll survive either way. Sure, it’s a bit annoying not knowing if we’ll get a physical release, but hey, as long as we get to play the games, does it really matter? Let’s just hope the gameplay is worth all this drama.
