Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack File Sizes Revealed on My Nintendo Store

Nintendo has taken a significant step toward next-generation gaming by unveiling file sizes for its first batch of "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Packs." Detailed by the Japanese My Nintendo Store, these upgrade packs are set to enhance fan-favorite Nintendo Switch titles for the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.

The move signals a commitment from Nintendo to not only support backwards compatibility on the new platform, but also to offer improved performance, enhanced graphics, and— in some cases — brand new gameplay content to existing titles.

By allowing users to download upgrade packs via the Nintendo eShop, Nintendo ensures a seamless transition for fans eager to experience their favorite games with significant technical improvements on the new console. Based on information provided by the My Nintendo Store, the official eShop file sizes for several top-tier franchises have now been disclosed: - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack: 9.7GB - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack: 3.6GB - Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV Upgrade Pack: 7.7GB - Kirby and the Forgotten Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World Upgrade Pack: 5.7GB For users seeking to estimate the total storage commitment required for a full Switch 2 Edition (combining both the original Nintendo Switch title and its respective upgrade pack), the following consolidated file sizes offer a useful guide: - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (base game + upgrade pack): 24.1GB (14.4GB + 9.7GB) - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: 19.9GB (16.3GB + 3.6GB) - Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV: 13GB (5.3GB + 7.7GB) - Kirby and the Forgotten Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World: 11.4GB (5.7GB + 5.7GB) A spokesperson for Nintendo underscored the company’s approach, stating that these upgrade packs are designed to optimize legacy titles for superior performance on the Nintendo Switch 2, while giving fans access to exclusive content previously unavailable in the original releases. These file size details are critical for Nintendo Switch owners preparing their storage for the leap to Switch 2, as several upgrade packs approach or exceed the 5GB mark.

With highly acclaimed titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom among the first slated for this enhancement program, it’s clear that Nintendo is prioritizing its flagship franchises for the next era of console gaming. Stay tuned to the Nintendo eShop and official My Nintendo Store listings for further updates as the Nintendo Switch 2 launch approaches.

These upgrade packs exemplify Nintendo’s ongoing support for both the legacy and evolution of its iconic game library on new hardware.

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