Switch 2 Storage: Cyberpunk 2077 Occupies 25%

CD Projekt Red has announced that Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition requires 64GB of storage on the Nintendo Switch 2. While this is notably smaller than the Xbox or PS5 versions (100-110GB), it still occupies a substantial 25% of the Switch 2's confirmed 256GB internal storage capacity.

Scheduled to launch alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, Cyberpunk 2077 will be sold as a physical 64GB game card or as a digital download from the Nintendo eShop.

Nintendo has also clarified that some new Switch 2 game cards won't contain the full game, but rather a key to download it digitally. However, this doesn't apply to Cyberpunk 2077.

This situation prompts an important question: how fast will the Switch 2's built-in storage be used up?

The Switch 2's 256GB internal storage is a significant upgrade from the original Switch's 32GB. However, early data suggests that Switch 2 games will consume much more space.

As noted, Cyberpunk 2077 requires a 64GB download. In contrast, one of the largest games for the original Switch, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, was only 16GB. Upcoming Switch 2 titles, including the $80 Mario Kart World, are also expected to demand considerably more storage.

The clear answer? Expandable storage. The PS5 and Xbox support it, and the Switch always has. But unlike the original model, which used standard microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC cards, the Switch 2 is restricted to the newer microSD Express format. This means your existing microSD cards are incompatible, and you'll need to purchase new, generally 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

As shown, IGN's deals team has already 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) models from SanDisk and Lexar. Due to high demand, some of these are already being bought in quantity and are temporarily unavailable on Amazon.

Nintendo is collaborating with SanDisk and Samsung to release its own officially branded cards. Based on past trends, these are likely to be priced higher than equivalent third-party options. The launch of the Switch 2 may attract more manufacturers to the microSD Express market, but it's uncertain if this will result in lower prices for consumers.

For more details on the Switch 2, you can watch the full Nintendo Direct presentation here and read our complete guide on securing your pre-order starting April 9.

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