Metroid Prime 4 File Size for Switch 2 Revealed
▼ Summary
– Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is releasing in a few weeks, with previews and details circulating online.
– The estimated file size for the Switch version is 28.9 GB, while the Switch 2 Edition is 31.6 GB.
– These file sizes are estimates and may change due to patches and updates, with an Upgrade Pack listed at 1.5 GB.
– Metroid Prime Remastered has a much smaller file size of under 7 GB compared to the new game.
– The Switch 2 version supports higher resolution, faster frame rates, HDR, mouse controls, and specific performance/quality modes in docked and handheld modes.
With the launch of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond just around the corner, new information is surfacing that has fans buzzing. Among the most practical details revealed are the estimated digital file sizes for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 versions of the game. These figures are now available on the official Nintendo eShop and website, giving players a clear idea of the storage space they’ll need to set aside.
The estimated file size for the standard Switch edition is 28.9 GB, while the enhanced Nintendo Switch 2 Edition comes in at 31.6 GB. It is important to note that these numbers are still considered estimates and could be adjusted either before or after the game’s release. Such changes often occur as a result of post-launch patches and updates. Additionally, the eShop lists a separate Upgrade Pack for the game, which has a size of 1.5 GB.
To put these numbers into perspective, the file size for Metroid Prime Remastered, which is based on the original game, is significantly smaller, taking up just under 7 GB of space according to the Switch eShop.
The Switch 2 version of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been confirmed to offer a range of visual and performance improvements. These include support for higher resolutions, faster frame rates, HDR, and even mouse controls. When playing in docked mode, users can select between a 4K resolution at 60fps for a quality-focused experience or 1080p at 120fps for smoother performance. In handheld or tabletop mode, the available options are 1080p at 60fps for quality and 720p at 120fps for performance.
(Source: Nintendo Life)
