CD Projekt Red has officially announced that the install size for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will be 64GB. This is notably smaller than the game's footprint on Xbox or PS5, which ranges from 100-110GB. However, on the Switch 2, this 64GB represents a substantial 25% of the console's total 256GB internal storage. This game is set to launch alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, and will be available either as a physical 64GB game card or as a digital download from the Nintendo eShop.
Interestingly, Nintendo has confirmed that some new Switch 2 game cards may only contain a key for downloading the actual game. Fortunately, this is not the case with Cyberpunk 2077, which will come with the full game on its card. This raises an important question about how quickly the Switch 2's internal storage might fill up, given the larger sizes of upcoming games.
The Switch 2 boasts a significant upgrade in internal storage, jumping from the original Switch's 32GB to a more generous 256GB. However, with games like Cyberpunk 2077 requiring 64GB and other anticipated titles such as Tears of the Kingdom at 16GB on the original Switch, and potentially even larger games like the $80 Mario Kart World, storage space could become a concern.
The solution to this issue lies in expandable storage. Like its predecessor, the Switch 2 supports this, but with a twist—it now requires microSD Express cards. This means that older microSD cards won't be compatible, and users will need to invest in these newer, more expensive cards. Here are some of the best deals on Switch 2-compatible microSD Express cards currently available:
SanDisk 256GB microSD Express Card
$64.99 (save 8%) $59.99 at Amazon
SanDisk 256GB microSD Express Card
$49.99 (save 10%) $44.99 at Amazon
Lexar 256GB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card
$49.99 at Amazon
Lexar 1TB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card
$199.99 at Amazon
Lexar 512GB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card
$99.99 at Amazon
Our team at IGN has been diligent in finding the best prices on these cards, ranging from 128GB ($44.99) to 1TB ($199.99) options from SanDisk and Lexar. However, due to high demand, some are already out of stock on Amazon. Nintendo is also collaborating with SanDisk and Samsung to offer branded cards, which might come at a higher price than third-party options. As the Switch 2 drives demand for microSD Express cards, it's possible more manufacturers will enter the market, though whether this will lower prices is uncertain.
For more information on the Switch 2, you can review everything from the recent Nintendo Direct and learn how to secure your pre-order for the console on April 9.
What do you think about the $449.99 price point for the Nintendo Switch 2? Is it too expensive, cheaper than expected, about right, or do you have another opinion? Let us know in the comments.
