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 smaller than the 100-110GB required on Xbox or PS5, it still represents a significant 25% of the Switch 2's confirmed 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 from the Nintendo eShop.
Interestingly, Nintendo has confirmed that some new Switch 2 game cards will contain a key for a game download rather than the actual game itself. However, this is not the case for Cyberpunk 2077, which will be fully contained on the game card.
This raises concerns about how quickly the Switch 2's internal storage might fill up, especially given the increasing size of game files. The Switch 2's 256GB internal storage is a substantial upgrade from the original Switch's 32GB, but games like Cyberpunk 2077 and other upcoming titles, such as the $80 Mario Kart World, are expected to demand much more space. For context, Tears of the Kingdom, one of the largest games on the original Switch, was only 16GB.
The solution to managing storage appears to be expandable memory. While the original Switch supported standard microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC cards, the Switch 2 is exclusively compatible with microSD Express cards. This means that existing microSD cards will not work, and users will need to purchase new, more expensive microSD Express cards.
IGN’s deals team has already identified some of the best deals on Switch 2-compatible microSD Express cards. Options include the SanDisk 256GB microSD Express Card available for $59.99 and $44.99, the Lexar 256GB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card for $49.99, the Lexar 1TB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card for $199.99, and the Lexar 512GB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card for $99.99. Some of these are already in high demand and temporarily out of stock on Amazon.
Nintendo is also collaborating with SanDisk and Samsung to release branded cards, which are likely to be pricier than third-party alternatives. As the Switch 2 drives demand for microSD Express cards, more manufacturers might enter the market, potentially affecting prices.
For those interested in more details about the Switch 2, you can review the highlights from the Nintendo Direct and find out how to secure your preorder on April 9.
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