ININ Games says Nintendo now offering smaller Switch 2 cartridge sizes

ININ games has now confirmed that Nintendo is offering publishers the option of smaller cartridge sizes for the Nintendo Switch 2 console. This was previously reported on as a rumour, but it is now confirmation that Nintendo has smaller carts that the 64GB ones which the console launched with. Because Nintendo is offering smaller cartridge sizes, ININ Games says that it will now include R-Type Dimensions III for Nintendo Switch 2 on a full physical cartridge.

“We’re happy to share a positive update regarding the Nintendo Switch 2 version of R-Type Dimensions III. There is no better timing: Two days ago Nintendo announced two new smaller cartridge sizes for Nintendo Switch 2. This allows us to recalculate production in a way that wasn’t possible before. As a result, we’ve made the following decision: The entire European and US production of R-Type Dimensions III for Nintendo Switch 2 will be released on a full physical cartridge. A little downside to this positive news: The price for the retail and the special edition of the NSW2 version will increase by €10 due to the still higher productions costs. However, as a small thank-you to our early supporters, All early pre-order customers of the special edition will receive the game on cartridge at the original price they ordered. We’d like to sincerely thank the community for the passionate discussion, the feedback, and the patience over the past days. Your enthusiasm for physical games and for R-Type in particular made this solution possible, and we’re very happy to be able to deliver a true cartridge release.”