Pokémon Scarlet and Violet File Sizes Revealed for Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Update

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, have been two of the most prominent releases in the recent Pokémon series, arriving first on the Nintendo Switch in November 2022.

As anticipation builds around the Nintendo Switch 2, official product listings on the Nintendo eShop have now provided new details on these titles' file sizes for the next-generation hardware. According to updated Nintendo eShop product pages, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet will each require 10.1GB of storage space for download on the Nintendo Switch 2.

This reflects a modest increase of 200MB compared to the original 9.9GB file size on the Nintendo Switch platform.

The slight uptick is likely attributable to enhancements that leverage improved hardware capabilities on the Switch 2, ensuring a better gameplay experience for returning players and newcomers alike. Game Freak, the celebrated developer behind the mainline Pokémon series, continues its collaboration with Nintendo to expand and refine the Pokémon universe.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduced players to the series’ first full open-world adventure, allowing unprecedented freedom to explore the Paldea region and collect more than 400 Pokémon species.

On both platforms, these innovations have driven significant interest and strong sales figures, with the titles surpassing 20 million units sold within their first two months—making them some of the best-performing games in Nintendo and Pokémon franchise history. In addition to file size information, Nintendo has confirmed that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will receive day one patches for the Nintendo Switch 2 release.

These updates are set to deliver key improvements in the areas of performance, visual fidelity, and overall game stability.

According to Nintendo’s official channels, the intention is "to further optimize the player experience on new hardware, enhancing graphics and providing smoother gameplay." This continued support underscores Nintendo and Game Freak’s ongoing commitment to quality and longevity for flagship titles on the Nintendo Switch ecosystem. For players planning to bring their Pokémon adventure to the latest Nintendo platform, it is recommended to ensure adequate storage space for both the game and its launch day patch.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet remain available via the Nintendo eShop, with updated file size requirements now clearly outlined for Nintendo Switch 2 users.

Stay tuned to official Nintendo channels for further announcements regarding software updates, compatibility, and digital distribution as the Nintendo Switch 2 era begins.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Nintendo Switch Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Nintendo Nintendo eShop eShop Switch 2 Pokémon Scarlet Switch Scarlet and Violet Violet Switch 2 eShop Pokémon Violet Game Freak