Cyberpunk 2077 Will Take Up 25% of Switch 2 Internal Storage, It's a 64GB Install

CD Projekt Red has officially announced that the install size for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2 will be 64GB. While this is notably smaller than the 100-110GB required on Xbox or PS5, it's still a significant 25% of the Switch 2's total 256GB internal storage.

Set to launch alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, Cyberpunk 2077 will be available both as a physical 64GB game card and as a digital download through the Nintendo eShop. It's worth noting that while some new Switch 2 game cards will only contain a download key, Cyberpunk 2077 will come with the full game on the card.

This announcement raises an important question: how quickly will the Switch 2's internal storage fill up?

For context, one of the largest games on the original Switch, Tears of the Kingdom, only required 16GB. The trend suggests that Switch 2 games will be much larger.

The solution to this storage dilemma is expandable storage. Like its predecessors and competitors, the Switch 2 supports additional storage, but with a twist: it requires microSD Express cards rather than the standard microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC cards used by the original Switch. This means you'll need to invest in new, more expensive memory cards.

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Nintendo is collaborating with SanDisk and Samsung to offer its own branded cards, which are likely to be pricier than similar third-party options. As the Switch 2 drives demand, more manufacturers might enter the microSD Express market, potentially affecting prices.

For more details on the Switch 2, you can review the latest from the Nintendo Direct here, and check out our comprehensive guide on securing your preorder for the Switch 2 on April 9.