Apex Legends Sets Record as Largest Nintendo Switch 2 Game by File Size

Apex Legends, the popular free-to-play battle royale game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts (EA), has made headlines as the largest game by file size currently available on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

According to the official product listing on the Nintendo eShop, Apex Legends will require an impressive 78.5GB of storage space on the Nintendo Switch 2, setting a new record for game installations on the console as of August 6, 2025. For context, the Nintendo Switch 2 represents Nintendo’s latest leap in hybrid gaming hardware.

With an updated internal storage of 256GB, the system aims to support more ambitious and visually stunning games than its predecessor.

The original Nintendo Switch version of Apex Legends required just 29.3GB, meaning that the Switch 2 edition consumes roughly 2.67 times more storage.

This significant increase highlights both the game’s enhanced assets and the evolving standards for major third-party releases on Nintendo’s new platform. A 78.5GB install size places Apex Legends ahead of other storage-heavy titles, including Split Fiction’s already substantial 73GB footprint.

Practically, this means that a fully installed copy of Apex Legends would take up around 31% of the Nintendo Switch 2’s available internal storage.

Players will need to be mindful of digital space allocation, especially if they plan to install multiple modern titles from the growing Nintendo eShop library. A spokesperson for the development team commented via a product page summary, noting that the Nintendo Switch 2 port reflects "significant content and technical upgrades to deliver the full Apex Legends experience for the new hardware." These improvements presumably account for the expanded file size, with enhanced textures, more detailed environments, and higher resolution assets being expected features of next-generation ports. Since its original release in 2019, Apex Legends has grown into one of the most-played free-to-play shooters worldwide, celebrated for its engaging seasonal content and cross-platform support.

Respawn Entertainment's commitment to quality and ongoing live-service updates has established the title as a mainstay in Nintendo’s third-party game catalog. For Switch 2 owners, this file size news underscores the value of expanding storage, whether through microSD cards or external solutions, for enthusiasts aiming to keep a robust game library.

Apex Legends’ Switch 2 debut emphasizes not only the technical ambitions of developers like Respawn and EA, but also the growing expectations for the Nintendo Switch 2 as a full-featured gaming console able to host blockbuster releases alongside Nintendo’s own hits.

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