Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain on Switch 2: free upgrade and file size
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is Nintendo's 2021 party puzzle game, and on Switch 2 it gets a free update, with no upgrade pack to buy. At 0.7 GB it is one of the smallest games on the system, so it costs almost nothing to keep installed. The Switch 1 cartridge holds the full game and works in a Switch 2. It is designed for families: up to 4 players can compete on one console, and the difficulty adapts so children and adults can play together. Spanish is one of its 14 languages.
Last checked November 2, 2026 · every figure links to its source
Specs
| File size (current) | 717 MBsource |
|---|---|
| Physical format | Switch 1 cartridgesource |
| Type | Switch 1 game with free Switch 2 update |
| Switch 2 update | Freesource |
| US eShop price | $29.99 |
| Play modes | TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode |
| Multiplayer | Up to 4 players on one console |
| 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 | December 3, 2021 |
Questions
How big is Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain on Switch 2?
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain needs 717 MB of storage. That is about 0% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.
Is Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain a Game-Key Card?
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain 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 Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain?
Yes. Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain 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.