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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (Switch 2 Edition) on Switch 2: file size, cartridge and performance

Full cartridgeUp to 60 FPSSwitch 2 EditionComing December 3, 2026

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is published by Nintendo and is due out on December 3, 2026. The eShop lists 9 supported languages.

Estimated size

42.6 GB

17% of the 256 GB internal storage

Physical release

Full game on cartridge

Plays from the cartridge, no full download needed

Frame rate

Up to 60 FPS

See modes below

Switch 2 upgrade

$9.99

If you own the Switch 1 game

Last checked November 8, 2026 · every figure links to its source

Specs

File size (estimated)	42.6 GBsource
Physical format	Full game on cartridgesource
Type	Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
TV mode	4K · 60 FPSsource
Handheld mode	1080p · 60 FPSsource
Performance note	Nintendo's official targets; the Switch 2 Edition is out December 3, 2026.
Switch 2 Edition upgrade	$9.99source
Play modes	TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
Languages (9)	Japanese, British English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Publisher	Nintendo
Release date	December 3, 2026

Questions

How big is Xenoblade Chronicles 3 on Switch 2?

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is expected to need 42.6 GB of storage. That is about 17% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.

Is Xenoblade Chronicles 3 a Game-Key Card?

The physical release of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has the full game on the cartridge, so you can play it without downloading the game first.

Does Xenoblade Chronicles 3 run at 60 FPS on Switch 2?

Yes. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 targets 60 FPS in TV mode at 4K; 60 FPS in Handheld mode at 1080p. Nintendo's official targets; the Switch 2 Edition is out December 3, 2026.