CD Projekt Red has announced that the install size for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 is 64GB. This is smaller than the 100-110GB required on Xbox or PS5, but it still consumes 25% of the Switch 2’s 256GB internal storage.
Set to launch alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, Cyberpunk 2077 will be available as a 64GB physical game card or a digital download via the Nintendo eShop.
Nintendo recently clarified that some Switch 2 game cards will include only a download key rather than the full game. This does not apply to Cyberpunk 2077.
This raises concerns about how quickly the Switch 2’s storage could fill up.
The Switch 2’s 256GB internal storage is a significant upgrade from the original Switch’s 32GB. However, early indications suggest Switch 2 games will require much more space.
Cyberpunk 2077, for instance, demands 64GB. In contrast, one of the largest original Switch games, Tears of the Kingdom, was only 16GB. The Switch 2 version, along with titles like the $80 Mario Kart World, will likely need even more storage.
The solution lies in expandable storage, a feature supported by PS5, Xbox, and the original Switch. Unlike the original, which used standard microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC cards, the Switch 2 requires microSD Express cards. This means older cards are incompatible, and new, more expensive cards are necessary.
Switch 2 Compatible
Switch 2 Compatible
Switch 2 Compatible
Switch 2 Compatible
Switch 2 CompatibleIGN’s deals team has identified the best prices for Switch 2-compatible microSD Express cards, including 128GB ($44.99), 256GB ($59.99), 512GB ($99.99), and 1TB ($199.99) options from SanDisk and Lexar. Some are already out of stock on Amazon due to high demand.
Nintendo is collaborating with SanDisk and Samsung to offer branded cards, which are likely to cost more than third-party equivalents. The growing demand for microSD Express cards may attract more manufacturers, but it’s unclear if prices will drop.
For more details on the Switch 2, check out the latest Nintendo Direct coverage or our comprehensive guide on securing your Switch 2 preorder on April 9.
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