Summary
The physical release ofStreet Fighter 6for the Nintendo Switch 2 comes with a huge catch: not only does the game come with a Game-Key Card, but the DLC is a code-in-a-box that expires in two years.Street Fighter 6is one of the launch titles for the upcoming Switch 2, and many fans are disheartened to see these limitations in the game’s physical version.
Released in 2023,Street Fighter 6is the latest entry in the popular fighting series developed by Capcom. It’s fair to say that the game was largely a hit with audiences, as not only did the title sell over four million units, butStreet Fighter 6received glowing reviews from critics. The title also currently holds an average score of 92 onOpenCritic, with reviewers praising it as one of the best games in the franchise.
Due to its success,Street Fighter 6will be a highlight amongthe day-one releases for the Nintendo Switch 2, which will be out on June 5. However, as reported by Genji_JPN, the physical edition of the game comes with a huge catch. As will happen with more Switch 2 releases, the title will come on a Game-Key Card instead of a physical disc, but to make matters worse,Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Editionwill have its DLC on a code, which will only last for two years. This means that gamers who purchase the edition in 2027 and beyond will simply not be able to download the DLC characters at all. This is potentially a very frustrating catch for gamers who intended to purchase this edition, as it seems that Capcom could have included the DLC in the Game-Key Card, anyway.
Street Fighter 6’s ‘Physical’ Release on Switch 2 Will Be a Game-Key Card With Time-Limited Code for DLC
Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Editionincludes eight DLC characters: Rashid, A.K.I., Ed, and Akuma from Year 1, and M. Bison, Terry, Mai, and Elena for Year 2, as well as additional colors for outfits. If gamers buy the physical edition ofStreet Fighter 6for the Switch 2, it’s recommended to use the code for the DLC immediately to avoid losing access to these new fighters.
Aside from boasting a wide selection of launch games, which includes popular titles likeCyberpunk 2077,Hitman: World of Assassination, andHogwarts Legacy, theNintendo Switch 2 will also offer upgrades for some Switch 1 games. So far, around a dozen titles have confirmed free upgrades for the platform, including some popular first-party games likePokemon Scarlet and VioletandSuper Mario Odyssey, while others such asThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomcan be upgraded for a fee.
