"Cyberpunk 2077 Claims 25% of Switch 2 Storage"

CD Projekt Red has revealed the file size for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 - a substantial 64GB. While smaller than the 100-110GB required on Xbox and PlayStation 5, this represents a significant 25% of the Switch 2's internal 256GB storage capacity.

The game launches alongside the console on June 5th, available both as a physical 64GB game card and digital download via Nintendo eShop. Notably, unlike some Switch 2 titles that will ship as download codes, Cyberpunk 2077 will be fully contained on the game card.

This announcement raises important questions about storage management on Nintendo's upcoming console.

While the Switch 2's 256GB internal storage represents a massive upgrade over the original Switch's 32GB, early indications suggest games will require much more space. Compare Cyberpunk 2077's 64GB footprint to Tears of the Kingdom's 16GB on the original Switch.

Expandable storage becomes essential - but there's a catch. The Switch 2 exclusively supports microSD Express cards, meaning existing standard microSD cards won't work. Users will need to purchase new, significantly more expensive memory cards.

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Nintendo plans to collaborate with SanDisk and Samsung on official branded cards, though these typically come at a premium compared to third-party alternatives. The Switch 2's adoption may encourage more manufacturers to enter the microSD Express market, potentially influencing future pricing.