Square Enix Explains Why Final Fantasy 7 Remake Needs Game-Key Cards on Switch 2
Square Enix has explained that Final Fantasy 7 Remake would not be possible on the Nintendo Switch 2 without game-key cards due to the hardware's slow cartridge read speeds. Director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that the loading speed from a traditional cartridge is roughly double that of internal storage, making it insufficient for the game's constant asset streaming. This necessitates the use of download codes in physical boxes for the Switch 2, impacting the future of physical media ownership for high-fidelity ports.
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