BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster on Switch 2: file size, cartridge and performance

Game-Key CardUp to 60 FPS

BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster is Square Enix's remaster of the 3DS turn-based RPG, released on Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, at $39.99. It runs at about 1080p and 60 FPS both on the TV and in handheld mode, twice the 30 FPS of the 3DS original, and testers found no real performance issues. The install is only 9.3 GB, so it is easy to keep on the console for a long playthrough. The physical edition is a Game-Key Card, which means you still need to download the game after inserting the cartridge. The eShop lists six languages, including Spanish.

File size
9.3 GB
4% of the 256 GB internal storage
Physical release
Game-Key Card (download required)
The cartridge only unlocks a download
Frame rate
Up to 60 FPS
See modes below

Last checked November 2, 2026 · every figure links to its source

Specs

File size (current)9.3 GBsource
Physical formatGame-Key Card (download required)source
TypeNative Switch 2 game
TV modeAbout 1080p · 60 FPSsource
Handheld modeAbout 1080p · 60 FPSsource
Performance noteTwice the 30 FPS of the 3DS original, with no real performance issues.
US eShop price$39.99
Play modesTV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
Languages (6)Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, American English
PublisherSQUARE ENIX
DeveloperCattle Call Inc.
Release dateJune 5, 2025

Questions

How big is BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster on Switch 2?

BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster needs 9.3 GB of storage. That is about 4% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.

Is BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster a Game-Key Card?

The physical release of BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster is a Game-Key Card: the cartridge only unlocks a 9.3 GB download, so you need an internet connection and free storage to play it.

Does BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster run at 60 FPS on Switch 2?

Yes. BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster targets 60 FPS in TV mode at about 1080p; 60 FPS in Handheld mode at about 1080p. Twice the 30 FPS of the 3DS original, with no real performance issues.

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