Split Fiction on Nintendo Switch 2 Comes With a Catch

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Split Fiction's physical release on Nintendo Switch 2 may only include a download code.
Split Fiction by Hazelight Studios is a highly rated co-op game following the characters of Mio and Zoe.
Players can now pre-order Split Fiction for Nintendo Switch 2 for $49.99.

One post on social media has pointed out that the physical release of Split Fiction on Nintendo Switch 2 might not come with a game card, meaning fans will likely only receive a download code for the game. Split Fiction is currently available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.

The popular action-adventure game Split Fiction has proven to be a massive success for Hazelight Studios. With a score of 90 on Opencritic, the co-op title has become one of the highest-rated games of 2025 so far. The narrative follows the characters of Mio Hudson and Zoe Foster, who are both aspiring novelists trapped within a simulation of their own stories. It's a thrilling adventure where the characters are constantly leaping between stunning science fiction and fantasy settings in search of a way back to the real world. The two characters are polar opposites, which paves the way for their rocky relationship to turn into an unlikely friendship throughout the course of the game.

The two main characters in Split Fiction with dragons

Split Fiction is Way Better Than I Expected

I played it yesterday for the first time with my friend. We enjoyed it so much we lost track of time and it got late. The difficulty level and the different game plays make it really enjoyable. I think this is a really good game for couples or for gamers and their non-gamer friends to enjoy. Being a cyber ninja was fun

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In a recent post on Twitter, Nintendeal pointed out that the image of Split Fiction's physical Nintendo Switch 2 box contains a notice that there is no physical game card included, meaning there's likely only a code inside. Many fans seem to be unhappy with the news, as they expect physical boxes to contain a hard copy of the game being sold. This has become a hot-button issue within the industry over the years, as some players prefer physical media over its digital counterpart. Owning a game physically allows a person to lend it to a friend or even sell it once they're done with it. Digital media doesn't usually allow for either of those options, though Nintendo is implementing a new way for gamers to share media with one another in a limited capacity.

Split Fiction’s Physical Switch 2 Box Might Only Contain a Code

The popular co-op title has gained a lot of attention lately, as it was recently announced that the actress Sydney Sweeney will star in a movie adaptation of Split Fiction, with Jon M. Chu signed on as the director. There's no word on which of the lead characters the actress will play, nor has there been any announcement about her inevitable co-star.

Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Split Fiction went live on April 24, with the title retailing for $49.99 on the upcoming console. With a movie on the way and a whole new audience getting ready to experience the game for the first time, many fans are feeling optimistic about the future of Split Fiction.

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