Assassin's Creed Shadows on Switch 2: file size, cartridge and performance
Assassin's Creed Shadows is one of the biggest games on Switch 2: at 69 GB it uses more than a quarter of the console's 256 GB. The physical version is a Game-Key Card, so the cartridge does not save any space; you still download the full game. On Switch 2 it runs at 30 FPS in both modes, at about 648p docked and about 480p handheld, upscaled with DLSS. Frame rate dips in dense areas such as Kyoto, and handheld play holds up better because it uses VRR to smooth those drops. It launched on December 2, 2025, at $59.99. If you play mostly on a TV and own a PS5 or PC, those versions look clearly sharper.
Last checked November 2, 2026 · every figure links to its source
Specs
| File size (current) | 69.0 GBsource |
|---|---|
| Physical format | Game-Key Card (download required)source |
| Type | Native Switch 2 game |
| TV mode | About 648p (DLSS) · 30 FPSsource |
| Handheld mode | About 480p (DLSS) · 30 FPSsource |
| Performance note | Dips in dense areas such as Kyoto; handheld holds up better thanks to VRR. |
| US eShop price | $59.99 |
| Play modes | TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode |
| Languages (12) | Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, American English, Polish |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Release date | December 2, 2025 |
Questions
How big is Assassin's Creed Shadows on Switch 2?
Assassin's Creed Shadows needs 69.0 GB of storage. That is about 27% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.
Is Assassin's Creed Shadows a Game-Key Card?
The physical release of Assassin's Creed Shadows is a Game-Key Card: the cartridge only unlocks a 69.0 GB download, so you need an internet connection and free storage to play it.
Does Assassin's Creed Shadows run at 60 FPS on Switch 2?
No. Assassin's Creed Shadows targets 30 FPS in TV mode at about 648p (DLSS); 30 FPS in Handheld mode at about 480p (DLSS). Dips in dense areas such as Kyoto; handheld holds up better thanks to VRR.