DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS on Switch 2: file size, cartridge and performance

Game-Key CardUp to 30 FPS

DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS is published by KOEI TECMO AMERICA and came out on January 22, 2026. The eShop lists 7 supported languages.

File size
21.6 GB
8% of the 256 GB internal storage
Physical release
Game-Key Card (download required)
The cartridge only unlocks a download
Frame rate
Up to 30 FPS
See modes below

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

Specs

File size (current)21.6 GBsource
Physical formatGame-Key Card (download required)source
TypeNative Switch 2 game
TV and handheld30 FPSsource
Performance note30 FPS is the default (the director told Famitsu the team chose a stable 30 FPS over 60 to keep thousands of soldiers on screen). An optional variable mode removes the cap; RPG Site found it better in handheld than docked. No exact resolution published.
US eShop price$59.99
Play modesTV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
Languages (7)Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, American English
PublisherKOEI TECMO AMERICA
Release dateJanuary 22, 2026

Questions

How big is DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS on Switch 2?

DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS needs 21.6 GB of storage. That is about 8% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.

Is DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS a Game-Key Card?

The physical release of DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS is a Game-Key Card: the cartridge only unlocks a 21.6 GB download, so you need an internet connection and free storage to play it.

Does DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS run at 60 FPS on Switch 2?

No. DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS targets 30 FPS in TV and handheld. 30 FPS is the default (the director told Famitsu the team chose a stable 30 FPS over 60 to keep thousands of soldiers on screen). An optional variable mode removes the cap; RPG Site found it better in handheld than docked. No exact resolution published.

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