Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Switch 2 Edition) on Switch 2: file size and cartridge format
Full cartridgeSwitch 2 Edition
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is published by Nintendo and came out on July 30, 2026. The eShop lists 12 supported languages.
File size
37.7 GB
15% of the 256 GB internal storage
Physical release
Full game on cartridge
Plays from the cartridge, no full download needed
Switch 2 upgrade
$9.99
If you own the Switch 1 game
Last checked September 23, 2026 · every figure links to its source
Specs
| File size (current) | 37.7 GBsource |
|---|---|
| Physical format | Full game on cartridgesource |
| Type | Nintendo Switch 2 Edition |
| Switch 2 Edition upgrade | $9.99source |
| Switch 1 version size | 13.2 GB |
| US eShop price | $69.99 |
| Play modes | TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode |
| Languages (12) | Japanese, British English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Canadian French, Traditional Chinese, American English |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Release date | July 30, 2026 |
Questions
How big is Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on Switch 2?
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 needs 37.7 GB of storage. That is about 15% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.
Is Xenoblade Chronicles 2 a Game-Key Card?
The physical release of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has the full game on the cartridge, so you can play it without downloading the game first.
How much is the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade?
The upgrade costs $9.99 in the US eShop.
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