ARMS on Switch 2: free upgrade and file size
ARMS is Nintendo's 2017 fighting game, and it runs on Switch 2 with a free update rather than a paid upgrade pack. The install is only 3.2 GB, and the Switch 1 cartridge holds the full game and works in a Switch 2. Multiplayer is the main draw: up to 4 players on one console, up to 4 over local wireless and up to 4 online. Because it was designed around motion controls, check that you have enough Joy-Con controllers for the number of players you want before a game night. Spanish is one of its 11 supported languages.
Last checked November 2, 2026 · every figure links to its source
Specs
| File size (current) | 3.2 GBsource |
|---|---|
| Physical format | Switch 1 cartridgesource |
| Type | Switch 1 game with free Switch 2 update |
| Switch 2 update | Freesource |
| US eShop price | $59.99 |
| Play modes | TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode |
| Multiplayer | Up to 4 players on one console · 4 over local wireless · 4 online |
| Languages (11) | Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Dutch, Russian, Latin American Spanish, Canadian French, American English |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Release date | June 16, 2017 |
Questions
How big is ARMS on Switch 2?
ARMS needs 3.2 GB of storage. That is about 1% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.
Is ARMS a Game-Key Card?
ARMS is a Switch 1 game, so it is sold on a regular Switch 1 cartridge, not a Game-Key Card. The cartridge works in a Switch 2.
Is there a free Switch 2 upgrade for ARMS?
Yes. ARMS is a Switch 1 game that received a free update for Switch 2. You do not need to buy anything: update the game on your Switch 2 to get the improvements.