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Super Mario Odyssey on Switch 2: free upgrade and file size

Switch 1 cartridge

Super Mario Odyssey is published by Nintendo and came out on October 27, 2017. Multiplayer: up to 2 players on one console. The eShop lists 13 supported languages.

File size (Switch 1 game)

5.6 GB

2% 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)	5.6 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 2 players on one console
Languages (13)	Japanese, British English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Canadian French, Traditional Chinese, American English
Publisher	Nintendo
Release date	October 27, 2017

Questions

How big is Super Mario Odyssey on Switch 2?

Super Mario Odyssey needs 5.6 GB of storage. That is about 2% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.

Is Super Mario Odyssey a Game-Key Card?

Super Mario Odyssey 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 Super Mario Odyssey?

Yes. Super Mario Odyssey 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.