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A luckyNintendo Switch 2fan has managed to get their hands on a copy ofRune Factory: Guardians of Azumafor the new system, despite the hardware and game not releasing until June 5. The highly anticipated console has begun popping up in the wild ahead of its launch, andSwitch 2fever is reaching a high point in the lead-up to the system’s release next week.
As the community tries desperately to get their hands on Nintendo’s next hybrid console, more information about the system and its launch titles has begun to surface. Current reports indicate thatthe Switch 2 will feature 24 games on release day, including the first-party juggernautMario Kart Worldand many coveted third-party ports, includingCyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition,Sonic X Shadow Generations,Hogwarts Legacy, andYakuza 0 Director’s Cut. Curiously, while the console won’t appear on store shelves for over a week, one fan already seemingly has a Switch 2 game in their possession.
In a new Reddit post, user MisterEvans78 shared images of their fresh copy ofRune Factory: Guardians of Azumafor the Nintendo Switch 2. The updated version of the popular RPG is slated to release on June 5, the same day as the console. In the comments, the fan also explained that the box contained a cartridge and no download code, and when puttingRune Factoryin their Nintendo Switch Lite, the game launched perfectly with no updates needed. Additionally, MisterEvans78 also indicated that the game box is the same size as a Nintendo Switch 1 game box.
Fan Receives Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma for the Switch 2 Over a Week Before Launch
Some fans have concerns about the new console, namely theSwitch 2’s compatibility issues with the Switch 1. This week, Nintendo published a list of 40 games and six apps that currently lack support on the company’s new hardware, though many of these will likely be updated at launch or at a later date. Most frustrating to many fans is the current lack of support forDoom Eternal, a game that many cite as one of the best FPS games on the original Switch.
While this particular gamer managed to snag a game for the upcoming console, another fan recentlysnagged a Nintendo Switch 2 early. Although they quickly took to the internet to share their spoils, the console itself turned out to be nothing more than an expensive paperweight at this point in time, requiring a June 5 update to function.
