Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition will take up 64GB when installed on the Nintendo Switch 2 - significantly smaller than its Xbox and PS5 counterparts (100-110GB). What seems like a space-saving optimization actually translates to 25% of the hybrid console's 256GB internal storage being occupied by just one game.

Set for launch day availability on June 5 alongside the Switch 2 console itself, CD Projekt Red's acclaimed RPG will ship as both a physical 64GB cartridge and digital download through the Nintendo eShop.

The reveal comes as Nintendo confirms a controversial new approach to some Switch 2 game cards - select titles will ship with download codes rather than containing the full game. Thankfully, Cyberpunk 2077 won't follow this model.

Storage Concerns Emerge for Switch 2

The storage situation raises immediate questions about how quickly players might exhaust the Switch 2's built-in 256GB capacity - a substantial upgrade from the original Switch's modest 32GB that might not prove enough given ballooning game sizes.

Consider this jarring comparison: While The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom capped at 16GB on original Switch, its successor console sees Cyberpunk 2077 demanding quadruple that space. Future heavyweights like the premium-priced Mario Kart World will likely follow this storage-hungry trend.

The microSD Express Dilemma

Expandable storage becomes essential - but with a catch. Unlike its predecessor's compatibility with standard microSD formats, Switch 2 exclusively supports the newer (and pricier) microSD Express standard. Existing memory cards become obsolete overnight, forcing players into a new ecosystem of premium-priced storage solutions.

Early shopping options include:

• SanDisk 256GB microSD Express Card ($59.99 at Amazon)
• Lexar 512GB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card ($99.99 at Amazon)
• Lexar 1TB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card ($199.99 at Amazon)

Deals are already vanishing rapidly, with several options showing as temporarily out of stock. Nintendo plans to offer first-party branded cards through partnerships with SanDisk and Samsung, though these typically carry higher price tags than third-party equivalents with identical specs.

While the emerging microSD Express market might eventually see more competitors enter, current signs point to premium pricing sticking around. For comprehensive Switch 2 coverage, including how to secure your preorder when they go live on April 9, check our complete buying guide.