How big third-party publishers are messing up Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade packs
Several third-party publishers like Bandai Namco, Square Enix, and SEGA are releasing games on the Nintendo Switch 2 without offering upgrade paths or save data compatibility from their Nintendo Switch predecessors, often at full price. This practice is criticized as anti-consumer, especially when compared to titles like Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds or indie games that offer free upgrades. The lack of affordable upgrade options for games like Sonic Frontiers and Dragon Quest 11 S is frustrating for players who have already invested in the original versions.
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- Octopath Traveler II
- Upgrade Path
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