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Upcoming Switch 2 eShop Releases and Their Storage Demands
8/10/2026, 11:17:37 AM
Major Titles and Reported File Sizes
The latest Nintendo eShop listings for the Switch 2 reveal a range of download sizes that will test the console’s 256 GB internal storage. The most demanding titles are The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered at 61.5 GB and Madden NFL 27 at 49.9 GB. Mid-tier releases include BlazBlue Entropy Effect X – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (16.6 GB) and the indie platformer Duskfade (5.9 GB). Smaller additions such as Skatesterre (1.3 GB), Old Coin Pusher Gaiden (?1 GB), and CloverPit (227 MB) round out the August wave. These figures come from the Nintendo Everything data compiled across North American, European and Japanese storefronts and reported by Shanethegamer.
Storage Context for the New Hardware
Switch 2 ships with 256 GB of internal storage, a notable increase over the original model. Even with this capacity, the combined size of Oblivion Remastered and Madden NFL 27 approaches 111 GB, consuming roughly 43 % of the onboard space. Nintendo confirms that expansion is possible only via microSD Express cards, making pre-launch storage planning essential for players intending to install multiple large titles.
Launch Dates and Pricing Details
Bethesda Softworks and development partner Virtuos have scheduled the Switch 2 launch for August 11, 2026, with Oblivion Remastered priced at $49.99 and a $9.99 Deluxe upgrade available. Electronic Arts (EA) has officially announced that Madden NFL 27 will launch across platforms, including Switch 2, on August 13, 2026, featuring Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams on the cover. These dates and pricing points are directly stated by the respective publishers.
Implications for Consumers
Given the sizable footprints of the two flagship AAA ports, users in regions such as Australia and New Zealand are advised to free up space or acquire a microSD Express card before the mid-August release window. While the Switch 2’s larger internal storage eases the burden compared with its predecessor, the trend of increasingly large third-party ports means that storage management will remain a critical consideration for the console’s early adopters.
