Recent reports indicate that ININ Games has hinted at the existence of new, smaller cartridge sizes for the upcoming Switch 2 console from Nintendo. This revelation could potentially alter the landscape for physical game releases, particularly for titles like R-Type Dimensions III, which may benefit from reduced production costs associated with smaller storage options.
Although ININ Games removed its initial posts regarding these cartridges and later clarified its statements, it confirmed that R-Type Dimensions III will still see a physical release. The publisher emphasized that no official specifications about the cartridges have been validated by Nintendo.
Nintendo is currently known to provide physical game cartridges with a capacity of 64GB. Smaller cartridges could enable game developers to produce physical copies more affordably, encouraging a broader range of publishers to release physical titles. However, until Nintendo provides official confirmation, details remain speculative.