Nintendo's latest Switch update introduces the new Virtual Game Card (VGC) system, now live and ready for users to manage their digital game collections with enhanced privacy. If you're keen on keeping certain titles under wraps, the VGC system offers a straightforward way to hide your game cards from prying eyes.

As demonstrated by a user on X/Twitter, you can now hide your Virtual Game Cards from your acquired list on Nintendo's VGC portal. This means that anyone browsing your list of Virtual Game Cards won't see the games you've chosen to keep hidden, for whatever personal reasons you might have.

I personally tested this feature and successfully hid games such as Suikoden I&II HD Remaster and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. While these games would still show up on my OLED Switch if installed or loaded, they disappear from the list once uninstalled.

To view your hidden games, navigate to your games list through "Redownload Software" on your Switch. However, to actually see the list of hidden games, you'll need to go to the "Can't Find Software?" section and log into your Nintendo account. The same applies on the Nintendo website, where hidden games are tucked away in a separate folder accessible via the "Can't Find Software?" option.

If you want to keep certain games private, you can hide them in this folder. However, remember that it's a bit cumbersome—you'll need to unhide and reload games to play them again. Additionally, when I played Suikoden I&II HD Remaster, my account still showed it in my Play Activity.

This feature might be particularly useful as a parental control option if you're sharing your console and want to keep games like Mortal Kombat or Doom out of reach. Alternatively, if you have some titles you'd rather not display at social gatherings, this could come in handy.

With the latest update, not only can you hide your Virtual Game Cards, but you'll also notice redesigned icons and a new system transfer feature in preparation for the upcoming Switch 2. Additionally, a popular game sharing loophole has been mostly closed off. For more details on the new Nintendo Switch firmware update, you can read more [ttpp].