Nintendo's latest Switch update introduces the new Virtual Game Card (VGC) system, offering users a discreet way to manage their game collections. For those who prefer to keep certain titles under wraps, the system now allows you to hide Virtual Game Cards from your acquired list on Nintendo's VGC portal. This feature ensures that games you've hidden won't be visible to others browsing your list, providing an additional layer of privacy.

I personally tested this feature and successfully hid games such as Suikoden I&II HD Remaster and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. While these games still appear on my OLED Switch's list when installed or loaded, they vanish from the list once uninstalled. To access your hidden games, navigate to "Redownload Software" on your Switch, then go to the "Can't Find Software?" section and log into your Nintendo account. Similarly, on the Nintendo website, hidden games are tucked away in a separate folder under the "Can't Find Software?" option.

This method, while a bit cumbersome, can be useful for those sharing consoles. If you want to keep games like Mortal Kombat or Doom out of reach, this feature can serve as an effective parental control. It's also handy if you wish to keep certain games private during social gatherings. However, keep in mind that you'll need to unhide and reload games to play them again. Additionally, my account still showed activity for Suikoden I&II HD Remaster when I played it, reflecting in my Play Activity.

Alongside the VGC system, the latest update includes redesigned icons, a system transfer feature in preparation 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 further here.