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Splatoon 3 on Switch 2: free upgrade and file size

Switch 1 cartridge

Splatoon 3 is published by Nintendo and came out on September 9, 2022. Multiplayer: up to 8 over local wireless, 8 online. The eShop lists 11 supported languages.

File size (Switch 1 game)

9.9 GB

4% of the 256 GB internal storage

Physical release

Switch 1 cartridge

Switch 1 game card; works in a Switch 2

Switch 2 upgrade

Free

Free update for the Switch 1 game

Last checked September 23, 2026 · every figure links to its source

Specs

File size (current)	9.9 GBsource
Physical format	Switch 1 cartridgesource
Type	Switch 1 game with free Switch 2 update
Switch 2 update	Freesource
US eShop price	$59.99
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, Dutch, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, American English
Publisher	Nintendo
Release date	September 9, 2022

Questions

How big is Splatoon 3 on Switch 2?

Splatoon 3 needs 9.9 GB of storage. That is about 4% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.

Is Splatoon 3 a Game-Key Card?

Splatoon 3 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 Splatoon 3?

Yes. Splatoon 3 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.