Cyberpunk 2077 Takes 25% of Switch 2 Storage

CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the installation size for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2 will be 64GB. While this is smaller than the Xbox or PS5 versions (which require 100–110GB), on the Switch 2, that 64GB footprint accounts for a substantial 25% of the console's confirmed 256GB internal storage.

Releasing alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, Cyberpunk 2077 will be sold as a physical 64GB game card and as a digital download via the Nintendo eShop.

Nintendo also recently clarified that some new Switch 2 physical releases won't contain the full game on the card, instead providing a download key—though this does not apply to Cyberpunk 2077.

This situation raises an important question: how fast will the Switch 2's internal storage be used up?

The Switch 2’s 256GB internal storage is a major increase from the original Switch's 32GB. However, early indications show that Switch 2 games will be significantly larger in size.

As noted, Cyberpunk 2077 requires 64GB. By comparison, one of the largest games on the original Switch, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, took up just 16GB. Upcoming Switch 2 releases, such as the $80 Mario Kart World, are expected to demand even more storage space.

The clear answer is expandable storage. Like the PS5 and Xbox, the Switch has always supported this. But unlike the original Switch, which worked with standard microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC cards, the Switch 2 is limited to microSD Express. This means your existing microSD cards are not compatible, and you'll need to purchase newer, often more expensive memory cards.

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Lexar 256GB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card

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Lexar 1TB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card

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Lexar 512GB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card

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As you can see, IGN’s deals team has already identified the best prices on Switch 2-compatible microSD Express cards, including 128GB ($44.99), 256GB ($59.99), 512GB ($99.99), and 1TB ($199.99) models from SanDisk and Lexar. However, high demand has led to some of these cards being quickly bought in bulk, and they're now listed as "temporarily out of stock" on Amazon.

Nintendo is also collaborating with SanDisk and Samsung to release its own officially branded cards. Based on past trends, these first-party options are likely to be more expensive than equivalent third-party cards. It's possible that more manufacturers may enter the microSD Express market due to rising demand from the Switch 2, though whether this drives prices down is still unclear.

For the latest on the Switch 2, you can revisit all the announcements from the Nintendo Direct here, and read our complete guide to securing your preorder for the Switch 2 on April 9.

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