Cyberpunk 2077 to Use 25% of Switch 2's 64GB Storage

CD Projekt Red has officially announced that the install size for *Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition* on the Nintendo Switch 2 will be 64GB. This is notably smaller than the versions for Xbox or PS5, which range from 100 to 110GB. However, for the Switch 2, this 64GB still accounts for a significant 25% of the console's total 256GB internal storage.

Mark your calendars for June 5, as *Cyberpunk 2077* will launch alongside the Switch 2. You can pick it up either as a physical 64GB game card or opt for a digital download from the Nintendo eShop.

It's worth noting that Nintendo has recently shared that some new Switch 2 game cards might not include the full game but instead provide a key for downloading it. Fortunately, this is not the case with *Cyberpunk 2077*.

This leads us to consider how quickly the Switch 2's internal storage might fill up. The Switch 2 boasts a 256GB internal storage, a substantial upgrade from the original Switch's 32GB. Yet, with games like *Cyberpunk 2077* requiring 64GB and other titles such as the upcoming *Mario Kart World* expected to demand even more space, storage could become a concern.

One solution to this issue is expandable storage. While the original Switch supported standard microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC cards, the Switch 2 exclusively uses microSD Express. This means that existing microSD cards won't be compatible, and gamers will need to invest in the newer, more expensive microSD Express cards.

IGN’s deals team has already identified some of the best prices on Switch 2-compatible microSD Express cards. Here are some options:

Switch 2 Compatible:
SanDisk 256GB microSD Express Card - $59.99 at Amazon
SanDisk 256GB microSD Express Card - $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

These cards are available in various capacities, including 128GB ($44.99), 256GB ($59.99), 512GB ($99.99), and 1TB ($199.99) from brands like SanDisk and Lexar. However, due to high demand, some options are already listed as "temporarily out of stock" on Amazon.

Nintendo is collaborating with SanDisk and Samsung to offer branded microSD Express cards, which might come at a higher price compared to similar third-party products. As the Switch 2 drives demand, more manufacturers might enter the microSD Express market, though it's uncertain if this will lead to lower prices.

For more details on the Switch 2, you can review everything from the Nintendo Direct, and learn how to secure your preorder on April 9.