Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Claims 25% of Nintendo Switch 2 Storage

CD Projekt Red has announced that the install size for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 is 64GB. While smaller than the 100-110GB required on Xbox or PS5, this still occupies a substantial 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 revealed 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 internal storage might fill up.

The Switch 2's 256GB internal storage marks a significant upgrade from the original Switch’s 32GB. However, early indications suggest that Switch 2 games will demand much more space.

As noted, Cyberpunk 2077 requires 64GB. For comparison, one of the largest games on the original Switch, Tears of the Kingdom, was only 16GB. The Switch 2 version, along with titles like the $80 Mario Kart World, is expected to require significantly more storage.

The solution? Expandable storage. Like the PS5 and Xbox, the Switch has always supported it. However, unlike the original Switch, which used standard microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC cards, the Switch 2 requires microSD Express cards. This means older microSD cards are incompatible, and users will need to purchase new, more expensive memory cards.

Switch 2 Compatible

SanDisk 256GB microSD Express Card

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SanDisk 256GB microSD Express Card

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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

1$99.99 at Amazon

IGN’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 listed as "temporarily out of stock" on Amazon due to high demand.

Nintendo is collaborating with SanDisk and Samsung to offer branded microSD Express cards, though these are likely to cost more than comparable third-party options. With the Switch 2 driving demand, more manufacturers may enter the microSD Express market, but it’s unclear if this will lower prices.

For more details on the Switch 2, check out the latest Nintendo Direct coverage or our comprehensive guide to securing your Switch 2 preorder on April 9.

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