Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (Switch 2 Edition) on Switch 2: file size and cartridge format
Full cartridgeSwitch 2 EditionComing December 3, 2026
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is published by Nintendo and is due out on December 3, 2026. The eShop lists 9 supported languages.
Estimated size
42.6 GB
17% 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 (estimated) | 42.6 GBsource |
|---|---|
| Physical format | Full game on cartridgesource |
| Type | Nintendo Switch 2 Edition |
| Switch 2 Edition upgrade | $9.99source |
| Play modes | TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode |
| Languages (9) | Japanese, British English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Release date | December 3, 2026 |
Questions
How big is Xenoblade Chronicles 3 on Switch 2?
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is expected to need 42.6 GB of storage. That is about 17% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.
Is Xenoblade Chronicles 3 a Game-Key Card?
The physical release of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has the full game on the cartridge, so you can play it without downloading the game first.
How much is the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade?
The upgrade costs $9.99 in the US eShop.
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