Assassin’s Creed Shadows Switch 2 Version Spotted at Retailer, Confirming Game-Key Card Release
Rumors about Assassin’s Creed Shadows coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 have been circulating for months. Earlier this year, the game was even rated for Switch 2, and Ubisoft’s CEO hinted during a financial meeting that it would launch on “other machines,” without naming any platform directly.
Now, a newly leaked retailer listing seems to back up those reports, suggesting a Switch 2 version may indeed be on the way.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Nintendo Switch 2 Revealed by a Retailer
The game recently appeared on the French retailer Auchan’s website, complete with a cover and product details, adding weight to rumors of a Switch 2 release. However, the listing doesn’t include a release date or price; it’ll likely be around $69.99, just like on other platforms.
Like Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Switch 2 also seems to use a game key card format instead of a full cartridge. This means players will get a physical box, but the actual game will still need to be downloaded. Considering the game’s size on other platforms is over 100GB, this approach isn’t surprising.
Many players aren’t fans of this format since “key card” editions feel like a middle ground between digital and physical copies. You still have to download most of the game, so it doesn’t feel like a real physical release and collectors don’t see much value in owning an empty box. Even so, publishers continue using this format because Switch 2 cartridges have limited storage, and making bigger ones costs a lot more.
In any case, take this with a grain of salt, as nothing has been officially confirmed by the developers. We’ll be sure to keep you updated here at MP1st as more information comes out.
Our review of Assassin’s Creed Shadows gave it a score of 7.5 out of 10, stating, “Although Assassin’s Creed: Shadows doesn’t quite live up to my lofty expectations, it still delivers a generally good and enjoyable experience.”
In other news, an Assassin’s Creed game set during the post–American Civil War period was reportedly canceled, with reasons including the backlash surrounding Assassin’s Creed Shadows and the current political climate in the United States.
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