Cyberpunk 2077 to Occupy 25% of Switch 2's Storage

CD Projekt Red has officially revealed that *Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition* will require 64GB of storage space on the Nintendo Switch 2. While this is significantly less than the 100–110GB versions found on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, it still represents a substantial portion—nearly 25%—of the Switch 2’s confirmed 256GB internal storage.

The game launches alongside the Switch 2 on June 5 and will be available in two formats: as a physical 64GB game card or via digital download from the Nintendo eShop. Unlike some upcoming titles for the platform, Cyberpunk 2077 does not utilize a download key system—what you buy is exactly what you get.

Storage Concerns Start Early

While the Switch 2 doubles down on internal storage compared to its predecessor (upgrading from 32GB to 256GB), early game sizes like *Cyberpunk 2077* suggest players may run out of space faster than expected. For context, one of the largest games on the original Switch, *The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom*, was only around 16GB. With titles like *Mario Kart World* priced at $80 and likely demanding much more space, storage management could quickly become a challenge.

Expandable Storage Is Key

Thankfully, expandable storage remains an option. However, unlike the original Switch—which supported standard microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC cards—the new Switch 2 exclusively uses microSD Express cards. This means older SD cards won’t work with the new console, requiring users to invest in compatible, and typically more expensive, alternatives.

IGN's deals team has already tracked several competitively priced microSD Express options, including:

• SanDisk 256GB – $59.99 (Save 8%)
• SanDisk 256GB (Alternate) – $44.99 (Save 10%)
• Lexar 256GB Play PRO – $49.99
• Lexar 512GB Play PRO – $99.99
• Lexar 1TB Play PRO – $199.99

However, many of these are already selling out fast, with Amazon listing select options as “temporarily out of stock.” Nintendo is also reportedly partnering with SanDisk and Samsung to release branded cards, though historically, official-branded memory tends to cost more without offering additional performance benefits.

As demand grows, more manufacturers may enter the microSD Express market, potentially leading to wider availability and lower prices over time—though whether that materializes remains to be seen.

For those eager to learn more about the Switch 2, you can catch up on all the latest reveals from the recent Nintendo Direct and explore our full guide on how to secure your preorder starting April 9.