Steins;Gate Re:Boot Switch 2 Physical Edition Uses Game Card
MAGES. announced on the official website for Steins;Gate Re:Boot that the Nintendo Switch 2 physical edition will use a game card, not a key card. The game is set for release on August 20, 2026, across PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Physical editions are exclusive to PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 physical edition is priced at 8,580 yen, while the PS5 and Switch physical editions cost 7,480 yen. All download versions, including the Switch 2 download edition, are priced at 6,380 yen. The price difference is attributed to the cost of manufacturing game cards, which store data directly on the cartridge, unlike key cards that act as download keys. The game also has strict streaming guidelines: play videos and let's plays are not permitted at all, with share functions limited to private or personal use only. MAGES. has previously pursued legal action against unauthorized streaming of its games.