Nintendo has rolled out its new Virtual Game Card (VGC) system with the latest Switch update, offering users a discreet way to manage their digital library. For those eager to keep certain game cards out of sight, this feature allows you to hide your Virtual Game Cards from the prying eyes of others.
As demonstrated by a user on X/Twitter, you can conceal your Virtual Game Cards from your acquired list on Nintendo's VGC portal. This means that if someone checks your list, they won't see the games you've chosen to hide, for whatever personal reasons you might have.
I personally tested this feature and successfully hid titles such as Suikoden I&II HD Remaster and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Although these games would still show up on my OLED Switch if installed or loaded, they disappear from the list once uninstalled.
With the VGC system now active, you can access your game list through the "Redownload Software" option. However, to view your hidden games, you must navigate to the "Can't Find Software?" section and log into your Nintendo account. This section is also available on the Nintendo website, where hidden games are tucked away in a separate folder.
If you're concerned about others seeing specific games on your system, you can now hide them in this folder. However, this method is somewhat cumbersome, as you'll need to unhide and reload games to play them again. Additionally, my account still showed that I was playing Suikoden I&II HD Remaster when I launched it, and it was also logged in my Play Activity.
This feature could serve as a useful parental control tool, especially if you're sharing your console and want to keep games like Mortal Kombat or Doom out of reach. It might also be handy if you have some titles in your Switch catalog that you'd prefer not to display at social gatherings.
In any case, you can now hide your Virtual Game Cards with ease. The latest update also includes redesigned icons, a system transfer feature for the upcoming Switch 2, and the closure of a popular game sharing loophole. For more details on the new Nintendo Switch firmware update, you can read more [ttpp].
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