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The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening on Switch 2: free upgrade and file size

Switch 1 cartridge

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is published by Nintendo and came out on September 20, 2019. The eShop lists 14 supported languages.

File size (Switch 1 game)

5.9 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)	5.9 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
Languages (14)	Japanese, British English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Dutch, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Canadian French, Traditional Chinese, American English
Publisher	Nintendo
Release date	September 20, 2019

Questions

How big is The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening on Switch 2?

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening needs 5.9 GB of storage. That is about 2% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.

Is The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening a Game-Key Card?

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening 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 The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening?

Yes. The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening 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.