Stardew Valley (Switch 2 Edition) on Switch 2: file size and cartridge format
Stardew Valley's Nintendo Switch 2 Edition arrived as a surprise release on December 25, 2025, and owners of the Switch 1 version can upgrade for free. The Switch 2 Edition adds mouse controls, four-player split-screen co-op on one console, online play for up to eight farmers, and GameShare, so friends can join from one copy. No resolution or frame rate figures have been published. At 2.2 GB (1.5 GB on Switch 1) it is one of the smallest games on the system, and the physical release has the full game on the cartridge.
Last checked November 2, 2026 · every figure links to its source
Specs
| File size (current) | 2.2 GBsource |
|---|---|
| Physical format | Full game on cartridgesource |
| Type | Nintendo Switch 2 Edition |
| Switch 2 Edition upgrade | Freesource |
| Switch 1 version size | 1.5 GB |
| US eShop price | $14.99 |
| Play modes | TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode |
| Multiplayer | Up to 4 over local wireless · 8 online |
| Languages (11) | Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Traditional Chinese, American English |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Release date | December 25, 2025 |
Questions
How big is Stardew Valley on Switch 2?
Stardew Valley needs 2.2 GB of storage. That is about 1% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.
Is Stardew Valley a Game-Key Card?
The physical release of Stardew Valley has the full game on the cartridge, so you can play it without downloading the game first.
How much is the Stardew Valley Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade?
The upgrade is free.