When the Nintendo Switch 2 hits the shelves with 256GB of internal storage, you’ll want to pay attention to the download sizes of its games. Why? Because part of that storage is set aside for system use, which means you might find yourself needing a bit more room.
The new Nintendo Switch 2 only supports a fresh standard for expandable storage: microSD Express cards. These cards are speedy, offering quicker data read and write capabilities—perfect for your gaming needs.
At launch, you’ll find that Samsung and SanDisk are the go-to brands for these microSD Express cards licensed for the Nintendo Switch 2. They’re a solid bet for top-notch compatibility with this new console.
We owe a shoutout to MondoMega for pulling together this handy guide of download sizes for the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch games, sourced straight from the Australian Nintendo eShop.
Download Sizes for Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Games
Here’s a breakdown of how much space you’ll need for each game:
- Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster: 11.05 GB (June 5, 2025)
- Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition: 59.75 GB (June 5, 2025)
- DELTARUNE: 650 MB (June 5, 2025)
- Donkey Kong Bananza: 9.71 GB (July 17, 2025)
- FAST Fusion: 3.9 GB (June 5, 2025)
- Fortnite: 29.2 GB (June 5, 2025)
- Hitman World of Assassination – Signature Edition: 59.5 GB (June 5, 2025)
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World: 17.0 GB (August 28, 2025)
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess: 11.7 GB (June 5, 2025)
- Mario Kart World: 23.4 GB (June 5, 2025)
- Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics: TBC (June 5, 2025)
- Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour: 2.0 GB (June 5, 2025)
- Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S: 3.9 GB (June 5, 2025)
- Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army: 16.6 GB (June 19, 2025)
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: 18.0 GB (June 5, 2025)
- Shine Post: Be Your Idol!: TBC (June 5, 2025)
- Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: 13.5 GB (June 5, 2025)
- Sonic X Shadow Generations: 23.4 GB (June 5, 2025)
- Split Fiction: 73.0 GB (June 5, 2025)
- Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: TBC (August 27, 2025)
- Street Fighter 6: 48.8 GB (June 5, 2025)
- Suikoden I&II HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch 2 Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars: 11.7 GB (June 5, 2025)
- Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV: 13.0 GB (July 24, 2025)
- Survival Kids: 2.8 GB (June 5, 2025)
- Tamagotchi Plaza: TBC (June 27, 2025)
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: 24.2 GB (June 5, 2025)
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: 20.1 GB (June 5, 2025)
- Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut: 53.7 GB (June 5, 2025)
The Nintendo Switch 2 will make its worldwide debut on June 5, 2025. In terms of pricing, you’re looking at £395.99 in the UK, €469.99 across Europe, and $449.99 in the US. Ready your wallets, gamers!