CD Projekt Purple has confirmed the set up measurement for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 is 64GB. That is smaller in comparison with Xbox or PS5 (100-110GB), however for Switch 2, 64GB is a whopping 25% of the console’s confirmed 256GB of inside storage.
Launching on the identical day because the Switch 2, June 5, Cyberpunk 2077 shall be accessible as a bodily 64GB sport card or as a digital obtain from the Nintendo eShop.
Nintendo additionally just lately confirmed that a number of new Switch 2 sport playing cards gained’t all the time carry an precise sport, however as an alternative comprise a key for a sport obtain. This is not the case for Cyberpunk 2077.
However, this additionally begs the query: how rapidly will a Switch 2’s inside storage refill?
Switch 2’s 256GB inside storage is a massive step up from the unique Switch’s 32GB. Nevertheless, early indicators already counsel Switch 2 video games shall be a lot bigger.
Cyberpunk 2077, like we have talked about, is a 64GB obtain. By comparability, one of the largest video games on the unique Switch, Tears of the Kingdom, was simply 16GB. The Switch 2 model—and different titles just like the $80 Mario Kart World—will probably demand considerably more room.
The apparent answer? Expandable storage. PS5 has it, Xbox has it, and the Switch has all the time supported it. However not like the unique Switch, which accepted normal microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC playing cards, the Switch 2 is locked to microSD Specific. Meaning your previous microSD playing cards gained’t work, and extra importantly, you’ll want to purchase new, notably pricier reminiscence playing cards.
As you possibly can inform, IGN’s offers group has already tracked down the most effective costs on Switch 2-compatible microSD Specific playing cards, together with 128GB ($44.99), 256GB ($59.99), 512GB ($99.99), and 1TB versions ($199.99) choices from SanDisk and Lexar. Nevertheless, some are already being snapped up in bulk and at the moment are listed as “briefly out of inventory” on Amazon.
Nintendo can be partnering with SanDisk and Samsung to launch its personal branded playing cards, although if historical past is any indication, count on them to be costlier than similar third-party variations. It’s additionally potential extra producers will soar into the microSD Specific market now that the Switch 2 is driving demand, however whether or not that results in decrease costs stays to be seen.
For extra on Switch 2, you possibly can atone for every little thing from the Nintendo Direct proper right here, and skim our full information on how one can safe your preorder for the Switch 2 on April 9.
Robert Anderson is a offers skilled and Senior Editor, Commerce, for IGN. You may comply with him @robertliam21 on Twitter/X or Bluesky.