Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Game File Sizes Revealed

Listings show storage requirements for upcoming titles like Virtua Fighter 5, Shadow Tactics, and MLB The Show 26

Mar. 15, 2026 at 7:42am

Listings on the Nintendo eShops have revealed the file sizes for a variety of upcoming games on both the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch. The list includes titles such as Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, and MLB The Show 26, providing insight into the storage requirements for these highly anticipated releases.

Why it matters

As the Nintendo Switch 2 and the continued support for the original Switch approach, understanding the file sizes of games can help players plan their storage needs and manage their digital libraries. This information is particularly useful for those with limited storage space on their consoles.

The details

The file sizes range from as small as 35MB for the game Blastoids to as large as 30.3GB for MLB The Show 26 on the original Nintendo Switch. Other notable file sizes include 25.5GB for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage on the Switch 2, 7.4GB for Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun on the Switch 2, and 10GB for Ghost Master: Resurrection on the original Switch.

  • The file size information was pulled from eShop listings in North America, Europe, and Japan on March 15, 2026.

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The takeaway

As the Nintendo Switch ecosystem continues to evolve, understanding the storage requirements of upcoming games will be crucial for players to manage their digital libraries and ensure they have enough space to enjoy the latest releases. This information provides a helpful glimpse into the file sizes of highly anticipated titles on both the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch.