CD Projekt Red has announced the installation size for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 at 64GB. While smaller than the Xbox and PS5 versions (100-110GB), this still consumes a substantial 25% of the Switch 2's 256GB internal storage.
Scheduled for release alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, Cyberpunk 2077 will be sold both as a 64GB physical game card and as a digital download via Nintendo eShop.
Nintendo recently revealed that some Switch 2 game cards won't include actual games but rather download codes, though this doesn't apply to Cyberpunk 2077.
This raises an important question: How much storage space will Switch 2 users realistically have available?
The Switch 2's 256GB internal storage represents a major upgrade from the original Switch's 32GB. However, evidence suggests Switch 2 games will require significantly more space.
Cyberpunk 2077's 64GB footprint dwarfs even Tears of the Kingdom's 16GB on the original Switch. Other anticipated titles like the $80 Mario Kart World will likely follow this trend of larger file sizes.
The solution? Expandable storage. While the PS5, Xbox, and original Switch all support external storage, the Switch 2 breaks compatibility by requiring microSD Express cards - rendering existing microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC cards obsolete and forcing users to purchase more expensive alternatives.
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Nintendo plans to collaborate with SanDisk and Samsung on official branded cards, though these typically carry premium pricing compared to third-party equivalents. The Switch 2's launch may attract more manufacturers to the microSD Express market, but price reductions aren't guaranteed.
For additional Switch 2 details, you can review highlights from the Nintendo Direct or preorder guides ahead of the April 9 availability date.
