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

Full cartridgeUp to 60 FPSSwitch 2 Edition

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is published by Nintendo and came out on June 9, 2026. The eShop lists 9 supported languages.

File size

33.8 GB

13% 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 2, 2026 · every figure links to its source

Specs

File size (current)	33.8 GBsource
Physical format	Full game on cartridgesource
Type	Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
TV mode	4K · 60 FPSsource
Handheld mode	1080p · 60 FPSsource
Switch 2 Edition upgrade	$9.99source
Switch 1 version size	13.7 GB
US eShop price	$69.99
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	June 9, 2026

Questions

How big is Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition on Switch 2?

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition needs 33.8 GB of storage. That is about 13% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.

Is Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition a Game-Key Card?

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