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Sid Meier's Civilization VII (Switch 2 Edition) on Switch 2: file size and cartridge format

Code in boxSwitch 2 Edition

Sid Meier's Civilization VII – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is published by 2K and came out on June 5, 2025. Multiplayer: up to 8 over local wireless, 8 online. The eShop lists 11 supported languages.

File size

22.6 GB

9% of the 256 GB internal storage

Physical release

Download code in box (no cartridge)

The box only holds a download code

Switch 2 upgrade

$9.99

If you own the Switch 1 game

Last checked October 12, 2026 · every figure links to its source

Specs

File size (current)	22.6 GBsource
Physical format	Download code in box (no cartridge)source
Type	Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Switch 2 Edition upgrade	$9.99source
Switch 1 version size	8.7 GB
US eShop price	$69.99
Play modes	TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
Multiplayer	Up to 8 over local wireless · 8 online
Languages (11)	Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, American English
Publisher	2K
Developer	Firaxis Games
Release date	June 5, 2025

Questions

How big is Sid Meier's Civilization VII on Switch 2?

Sid Meier's Civilization VII needs 22.6 GB of storage. That is about 9% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.

Is Sid Meier's Civilization VII a Game-Key Card?

The physical release of Sid Meier's Civilization VII is not a Game-Key Card: the box only holds a download code, with no cartridge. You download the full 22.6 GB game, and once redeemed it is tied to your Nintendo Account like a digital purchase.