CD Projekt Red has revealed that Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 requires a 64GB installation. This is less than the 100-110GB needed on Xbox or PS5, but on the Switch 2, it consumes a significant 25% of the console’s 256GB internal storage.

Releasing alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, Cyberpunk 2077 will be offered as a 64GB physical game card or a digital download via the Nintendo eShop.

Nintendo recently disclosed that some Switch 2 game cards will include only a download key rather than the full game, but this does not apply to Cyberpunk 2077.

This raises concerns about how quickly the Switch 2’s internal storage could be filled.

The Switch 2’s 256GB internal storage marks a substantial improvement over the original Switch’s 32GB. However, early indications suggest Switch 2 games will demand significantly more space.

Cyberpunk 2077, as noted, requires 64GB. In contrast, one of the largest games on the original Switch, Tears of the Kingdom, was only 16GB. The Switch 2 version, along with titles like the $80 Mario Kart World, is expected to require considerably more storage.

The solution? Expandable storage. Like the PS5 and Xbox, the Switch has always supported it. However, unlike the original Switch, which used standard microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC cards, the Switch 2 requires microSD Express cards. This means older microSD cards are incompatible, and users will need to purchase pricier new 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

IGN’s deals team has 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) options from SanDisk and Lexar. Some are already listed as “temporarily out of stock” on Amazon due to high demand.

Nintendo is collaborating with SanDisk and Samsung to offer branded microSD Express cards, though these are likely to be pricier than third-party alternatives. The growing demand for microSD Express cards driven by the Switch 2 may attract more manufacturers, but it’s unclear if this will lower prices.

For more details on the Switch 2, check out the latest Nintendo Direct coverage or our comprehensive guide on securing your Switch 2 preorder on April 9.

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