Clear Your Console: Hyrule Warriors Needs Space Now
▼ Summary
– Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment launches on Switch 2 on November 6, 2025.
– The digital version requires approximately 40-45GB of storage space, based on eShop and download card listings.
– Physical copies published by Nintendo include the full game on the cartridge, avoiding download requirements.
– Third-party publishers use Game-Key Cards that require downloading the game, which has received negative feedback.
– The game is anticipated to be a quality spin-off of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, featuring key characters and action gameplay.
With the highly anticipated release of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment scheduled for November 6, 2025, Nintendo Switch 2 owners should prepare their console storage ahead of time. This action-packed spin-off demands significant digital real estate, making storage management a priority for anyone planning to download the game directly.
Official details from the Switch 2 eShop indicate the game requires approximately 42.7GB of free space. Interestingly, Japanese download cards list a slightly larger file size of 44GB. Players should therefore ensure they have between 40GB and 45GB available to accommodate the full installation.
Choosing a physical edition eliminates this storage concern entirely. Nintendo publishes the western physical version, which includes the complete game on the cartridge itself. This means you can play straight from the box without a massive download.
A different approach has emerged with many third-party publishers on the Switch 2. They often use “Game-Key Cards” that function like digital codes. Purchasers receive a largely empty cartridge and must still download the entire game from the eShop. This practice has frustrated a segment of the gaming community who prefer having the full game physically on a cartridge.
Regardless of how you acquire it, Age of Imprisonment is shaping up to be a compelling addition to the Zelda universe. Recent trailers have highlighted a dynamic cast of characters and fluid combat mechanics, generating considerable excitement for this fresh take on the beloved franchise.
(Source: Nintendo Life)
