Nothing beats a good corporate slip-up in gaming, particularly when a publisher reveals confidential information before scrambling to erase the evidence. The Nintendo Switch 2 has been available since June, yet Nintendo continues refining its hardware manufacturing processes behind the scenes. This week, publisher ININ Games inadvertently confirmed a significant industry rumor while promoting R-Type Dimensions III. Their now-deleted post explicitly referenced Nintendo “announcing” two new smaller cartridge formats for Switch 2—information the company never publicly disclosed.
Oops! ININ Games was not supposed to publicly disclose the fact that there are smaller capacity Switch 2 game cards. They deleted their social posts and edited their blog post. https://t.co/nOTJLgiD11 pic.twitter.com/EceHV8M00h
— Nintendeal (@Nintendeal) December 19, 2025
The Leak We Weren’t Supposed To See : ININ Games Leaks
The gaffe occurred when ININ discussed production adjustments for R-Type’s physical release. Sharp-eyed users on X and Reddit preserved the deleted statement before it vanished:
“There is no better timing: Two days ago Nintendo announced two new smaller cartridge sizes for Nintendo Switch 2. This allows us to recalculate production in a way that wasn’t possible before.”
This represents substantial news for physical game collectors. Although Switch 2 launched with standard cartridge capacities, Nintendo appears to be rolling out lower-capacity, more affordable game cards tailored for smaller indie releases. Publishers no longer need to purchase expensive high-capacity cartridges for compact 2GB retro titles, making physical editions considerably more feasible heading into 2026.
The “Switch Tax” Is Still Alive
Smaller cartridges, however, do not translate to cheap cartridges. ININ included a disclaimer that tempered enthusiasm.
Due to the still-high production costs of these proprietary Nintendo cartridges, the physical version of R-Type Dimensions III will cost €10 more than the digital version.
This remains frustrating, though it actually represents progress. ININ’s original estimates using previous cartridge options projected a €15 premium. These new compact cartridges effectively save buyers €5, though the notorious “Switch Tax” persists for anyone wanting a physical copy.
The Cleanup Operation
Predictably, once the gaming community noticed ININ discussing confidential manufacturing details, the publisher purged their social media posts and removed the blog entry entirely. Unfortunately for them, the internet preserves everything.
Thanks to this accidental disclosure, we now understand Nintendo is actively addressing the production cost challenges that have affected Switch 2 throughout its initial six months. R-Type Dimensions III targets a May 2026 release, ideally with these cartridge complications resolved beforehand.