Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch 2 Edition) on Switch 2: file size, cartridge and performance
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons came out on January 15, 2026, and runs at 4K on the TV and 1080p in handheld mode, at 30 FPS in both. If you already own the Switch 1 version, the upgrade costs only $4.99, one of the cheapest upgrade packs available, and your island carries over. The install barely changes, from 10.6 GB on Switch 1 to 10.8 GB on Switch 2. The physical Switch 2 Edition has the full game on the cartridge. Multiplayer goes up to 4 players on one console, 8 over local wireless and 12 online.
Last checked November 2, 2026 · every figure links to its source
Specs
| File size (current) | 10.8 GBsource |
|---|---|
| Physical format | Full game on cartridgesource |
| Type | Nintendo Switch 2 Edition |
| TV mode | 4K · 30 FPSsource |
| Handheld mode | 1080p · 30 FPSsource |
| Switch 2 Edition upgrade | $4.99source |
| Switch 1 version size | 10.6 GB |
| US eShop price | $64.99 |
| Play modes | TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode |
| Multiplayer | Up to 4 players on one console · 8 over local wireless · 12 online |
| Languages (14) | Japanese, British English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Dutch, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Canadian French, Traditional Chinese, American English |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Release date | January 15, 2026 |
Questions
How big is Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Switch 2?
Animal Crossing: New Horizons needs 10.8 GB of storage. That is about 4% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.
Is Animal Crossing: New Horizons a Game-Key Card?
The physical release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons has the full game on the cartridge, so you can play it without downloading the game first.
Does Animal Crossing: New Horizons run at 60 FPS on Switch 2?
No. Animal Crossing: New Horizons targets 30 FPS in TV mode at 4K; 30 FPS in Handheld mode at 1080p.
How much is the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade?
The upgrade costs $4.99 in the US eShop.