Hogwarts Legacy on Switch 2: file size, cartridge and performance
Game-Key CardUp to 30 FPS
Hogwarts Legacy is published by WB Games and came out on June 5, 2025. The eShop lists 12 supported languages.
File size
23.1 GB
9% 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) | 23.1 GBsource |
|---|---|
| Physical format | Game-Key Card (download required)source |
| Type | Native Switch 2 game |
| TV mode | 720p (DLSS to 1080p) · 30 FPSsource |
| Handheld mode | 540p (DLSS to 1080p) · 30 FPSsource |
| Performance note | Generally holds 30 FPS with brief dips. |
| US eShop price | $59.99 |
| Play modes | TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode |
| Languages (12) | Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, American English |
| Publisher | WB Games |
| Developer | Avalanche Software |
| Release date | June 5, 2025 |
Questions
How big is Hogwarts Legacy on Switch 2?
Hogwarts Legacy needs 23.1 GB of storage. That is about 9% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.
Is Hogwarts Legacy a Game-Key Card?
The physical release of Hogwarts Legacy is a Game-Key Card: the cartridge only unlocks a 23.1 GB download, so you need an internet connection and free storage to play it.
Does Hogwarts Legacy run at 60 FPS on Switch 2?
No. Hogwarts Legacy targets 30 FPS in TV mode at 720p (DLSS to 1080p); 30 FPS in Handheld mode at 540p (DLSS to 1080p). Generally holds 30 FPS with brief dips.