Sega just gave physical game collectors some good news—their upcoming Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for the Nintendo Switch 2 will ship as a complete, playable game right on the cartridge. No fussing with controversial game-key cards (which forced players to download extra content). The release is slated for early 2026, so fans have a while to wait, but at least they won’t have to deal with that headache.

Editor’s Note: Physical game lovers have been burned before by "half-empty" cartridges that require big downloads, so Sega’s decision to avoid that mess is a win. It’s also a small but meaningful sign that publishers are listening to player frustrations—especially as the Switch 2’s launch library starts taking shape. Plus, who doesn’t love popping in a cartridge and playing right away?