CD Projekt Red has confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2 requires 64GB of storage. While this is smaller than the 100–110GB needed on Xbox or PlayStation 5, it represents a substantial 25% of the Switch 2's confirmed 256GB internal storage.
Set to launch alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, Cyberpunk 2077 will be sold as both a physical 64GB game card and a digital download via the Nintendo eShop.
Nintendo recently clarified that some new Switch 2 game cards will not contain the actual game, but rather a download key. However, this does not apply to Cyberpunk 2077.
This situation raises an important question: how quickly will the Switch 2's internal storage be used up?
The Switch 2's 256GB internal storage is a major upgrade from the original Switch's 32GB. However, early indicators show that Switch 2 games will be significantly larger in size.
As noted, Cyberpunk 2077 requires a 64GB download. By comparison, one of the largest titles on the original Switch, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, occupied only 16GB. Similarly, the Switch 2 version of Mario Kart World and other upcoming games will likely demand much more space.
The most straightforward solution is expandable storage. Like the PS5 and Xbox, the Switch has always supported external memory. However, unlike the original model, which used standard microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC cards, the Switch 2 is restricted to microSD Express. This means older microSD cards are incompatible, and users will need to purchase new, often more expensive memory cards.
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Nintendo has also announced partnerships with SanDisk and Samsung to produce official branded cards, which have historically been priced higher than equivalent third-party alternatives. With rising demand driven by the Switch 2, more manufacturers may enter the microSD Express market, though it remains uncertain whether this will result in lower prices.
For more Switch 2 news, you can revisit all the announcements from the Nintendo Direct and check out our detailed guide on how to secure your preorder when they open on April 9.
