When the Nintendo Switch 2 hits the shelves, it comes with a built-in 256GB of storage. However, you’ll want to be aware of the download sizes for upcoming games, as part of that storage is designated for system files. Expanding your storage might be a wise choice.
The Switch 2 uses a fresh standard for expandable storage known as microSD Express, offering significantly faster data reading and writing speeds.
At launch, both Samsung and SanDisk will provide licensed microSD Express cards specifically for the Nintendo Switch 2. These cards have been verified for compatibility, making them a reliable choice as you plan for additional storage.
Thanks to MondoMega’s efforts in compiling details from the Nintendo eShop in Australia, here’s a handy list of download sizes for the games available during the launch window of the Switch 2.
### Download Sizes for Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Games
| Game Title | Download Size (in GB) | Release Date |
|————|———————–|————–|
| Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster | 11.0 | 5 June 2025 |
| Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition | 59.7 | 5 June 2025 |
| DELTARUNE | 650 MB | 5 June 2025 |
| Donkey Kong Bananza | 9.7 | 17 July 2025 |
| FAST Fusion | 3.9 | 5 June 2025 |
| Fortnite | 29.2 | 5 June 2025 |
| Hitman World of Assassination – Signature Edition | 59.5 | 5 June 2025 |
| Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World | 17.0 | 28 August 2025 |
| Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess | 11.7 | 5 June 2025 |
| Mario Kart World | 23.4 | 5 June 2025 |
| Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics | TBC | 5 June 2025 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour | 2.0 | 5 June 2025 |
| Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S | 3.9 | 5 June 2025 |
| Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army | 16.6 | 19 June 2025 |
| Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | 18.0 | 5 June 2025 |
| Shine Post: Be Your Idol! | TBC | 5 June 2025 |
| Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | 13.5 | 5 June 2025 |
| Sonic X Shadow Generations | 23.4 | 5 June 2025 |
| Split Fiction | 73.0 | 5 June 2025 |
| Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | TBC | 27 August 2025 |
| Street Fighter 6 | 48.8 | 5 June 2025 |
| Suikoden I & II HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch 2 Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars | 11.7 | 5 June 2025 |
| Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV | 13.0 | 24 July 2025 |
| Survival Kids | 2.8 | 5 June 2025 |
| Tamagotchi Plaza | TBC | 27 June 2025 |
| The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | 24.2 | 5 June 2025 |
| The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | 20.1 | 5 June 2025 |
| Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut | 53.7 | 5 June 2025 |
Mark your calendar for the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch on June 5, 2025. It’ll be priced at £395.99 in the UK, €469.99 in Europe, and $449.99 in the US.