Nintendo will begin to publish digital games exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 with differing pricing compared to the physical copies in May 2026. Sales and pre-orders for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book will be the first to reflect the new pricing model for Nintendo Switch 2 games going forward. According to Nintendo, the change “simply reflects the different costs associated with producing and distributing each format.”
Nintendo’s statement can be read in full below:
About Nintendo Switch 2 Game Pricing
Beginning in May 2026, and starting with preorders for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, new Nintendo published digital titles exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 will have an MSRP that is different from physical versions.
Nintendo games offer the same experiences whether in packaged or digital format, and this change simply reflects the different costs associated with producing and distributing each format and offers players more choice in how they can buy and play Nintendo games.
As always, retail partners set their own prices for physical and digital games, and pricing for each title may vary.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book launches on May 21 for Nintendo Switch 2 for $59.99 digitally via the Nintendo eShop and $69.99 physically. The physical copy will feature the game’s full data on the cartridge.
Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via the Nintendo eShop:
Play as Yoshi and discover quirky creatures in the pages of a talking book named Mr. E!
Mr. E. needs Yoshi’s help to remember all about the creatures living inside his pages. Open him up, explore each habitat, and experiment to learn about the creature that lives there. What does it do? What does it taste like? How does it interact with its environment? How will it react if you smash it, carry it around, or give it a piece of fruit? There’s only one way to find out!
Make discoveries, collect Stars, and…hey, what’s Bowser Jr. doing here?!
As you try new things with each creature, you’ll naturally make discoveries, clear courses, collect Stars, and unlock more pages to explore. You can even give each critter a name!
But what’s this? Bowser Jr. is also popping up in these habitats?! What could he be up to?
