Nintendo has been on the cutting edge of consoles for as long as they've been in business, shifting the industry time and time again with consoles like the SNES, 3DS, Wii, and now the Nintendo Switch. Being a console you can play while at home or on the go, the Nintendo Switch is focused on uncompromised gaming no matter where you are.

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Of course, games need to be optimized for the console's docked and undocked modes to work properly. That can come at the cost of absurdly large file sizes, unfortunately. Ranging as high as almost 60 gigabytes, here are the Nintendo Switch titles that take up the most space on your memory card.

Updated November 16, 2024 by Jacqueline Zalace: The Nintendo Switch is capable of running some seriously large games. If you are looking to push the limits of your Switch, we've go you covered. In this update, we've added even more Switch games with the largest file sizes.

25 Persona 5 Royal - 14.2 GB

Persona 5 Royal

JRPG Adventure Released October 31, 2019 ESRB m Developer(s) P Studio, Atlus Publisher(s) P Studio, Atlus Engine Proprietary Engine Franchise Persona Genre(s) JRPG, Adventure Platform(s) Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows OpenCritic Rating Mighty Powered by Expand Collapse

Somewhat of an honorable mention on this list, we have Persona 5 Royal. This game needs no introduction; we all know the beloved Phantom Thieves led by Joker. If you aren't familiar with this game, you are looking at an absolutely massive JRPG set in modern-day Tokyo.

Compared to many games on this list, the small file size is quite impressive considering how much content is in the game. If you are looking to just go through the main story, this will take you around 100 hours, and that's not even considering all the side content in the game.

24 Fortnite - 15 GB

Fortnite

Survival Battle Royale Shooter Action Adventure Released September 26, 2017 ESRB T for Teen - Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact Developer(s) Epic Games Publisher(s) Epic Games Engine Unreal Engine 5 Multiplayer Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op Cross-Platform Play All platforms (except iOS/Mac) Cross Save Via Epic Account Number of Players 1-4 players (online) Split Screen Orientation Horizontal Only Steam Deck Compatibility N/A Genre(s) Survival, Battle Royale, Shooter, Action, Adventure Platform(s) PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC, Android, iOS X|S Optimized YES Metascore 78 Platforms That Support Crossplay Mobile, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S PS Plus Availability N/A Local Co-Op Support 1-4 players (certain modes) OpenCritic Rating Mighty Powered by Expand Collapse

We all know Fortnite, but did you also know that it takes up 20 GB of space on the Nintendo Switch? For the amount of content available in Fortnite, it may seem relatively low. Growing from a humble battle royale game to a multi-game platform like Roblox, Fortnite has something for everyone.

If the typical battle royale format doesn't interest you, don't worry! Dive into a Lego survival world, or take a break in Fornite Festival and play songs by Billie Eilish or Weezer.

23 The Legend Of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - 16.3 GB

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Adventure Action Open-World 5.0/5 Released May 12, 2023 ESRB Rated E for Everyone 10+ for Fantasy Violence and Mild Suggestive Themes Developer(s) Nintendo Publisher(s) Nintendo Engine Havok Cross-Platform Play N/A Cross Save N/A Franchise The Legend of Zelda Steam Deck Compatibility n/a Genre(s) Adventure, Action, Open-World Platform(s) Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 How Long To Beat 59 Hours X|S Optimized n/a Metascore 96 OpenCritic Rating Mighty Powered by Expand Collapse

After several years, the sequel Breath of the Wild finally launched, with a vast world to explore. Compared to other games on our list, 16.3 GB isn't the biggest, but it's still a hefty file size.

Interestingly, the first game in the series only clocked in at 128kB. This is incredibly tiny compared to Tears of the Kingdom, showing just how far the franchise has come since 1986. The Legend of Zelda is still going strong after all this time, with no sign of decline.

22 Fire Emblem Engage - 16.6 GB

Fire Emblem Engage

Tactical JRPG Released January 20, 2023 ESRB T for Teen due to Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes Developer(s) Intelligent Systems Publisher(s) Nintendo Engine Unity Franchise Fire Emblem Genre(s) Tactical, JRPG Platform(s) Switch How Long To Beat 40 Hours Powered by Expand Collapse

Next, we have Fire Emblem Engage. This is the seventeenth game in the franchise, launched early in 2023. While not as popular as Fire Emblem: Three Houses, it's nearly five GB larger than this entry in the franchise from 2019.

Like The Legend of Zelda, Fire Emblem has roots in the 90s. The first game in the franchise, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, was available on the Switch for a short time and only required 26 MB of space.

21 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy - 17.7 GB

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Fighting Adventure Action Released February 20, 2013 ESRB t Developer(s) CyberConnect2 Publisher(s) BNE Entertainment, Namco Bandai Engine Unreal Engine 4 Multiplayer Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer Franchise Naruto Genre(s) Fighting, Adventure, Action Platform(s) Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PS4, PS3, PC, Xbox 360 How Long To Beat 13 hours Powered by Expand Collapse

The Nintendo Switch is an excellent console for launching trilogies and game collections on; just look at Capcom's Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy or the Spyro Reignited Trilogy. The first Ultimate Ninja Storm game was released in 2008 to a generally positive reception, with the following games in the series considered some of the best Naruto games by fans.

The entire collection includes Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2, and Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst, taking up a whopping 17.7 GB just to run. The fourth game in the series takes up 13.2 GB on its own, with advanced graphics and DLC content taking up even more space than the last game.

20 Observer - 18 GB

Observer

Survival Horror Released August 15, 2017 Developer(s) Bloober Team Publisher(s) Aspyr Engine M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs Genre(s) Survival Horror Platform(s) PC, PS4, Xbox One How Long To Beat 7 Hours Powered by Expand Collapse

Fans of horror (particularly psychological horror) will no doubt know and perhaps already love this game. Observer has a strong cyberpunk feel, reaping the benefits of Unreal Engine 4 and an excellent art style and aesthetic.

The attention to detail and overall cohesion makes almost every screenshot look engaging. Aesthetics often come at the price of space, however, and that space is a sizeable 18 GB in order to run on the Switch. Another reason to get the next size up in SD cards.

19 SD Gundam Battle Alliance - 18.3 GB

SD Gundam Battle Alliance is based on the figures in the classic Gundam series. In this franchise, you can find games, manga, anime, and model kits dedicated to the wide range of content. In SD Gundam Battle Alliance, you will be able to unlock mobile suits, using them to battle against tough enemies.

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18 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice - 18.4 GB

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

Action Adventure Released August 16, 2017 ESRB M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language Developer(s) Ninja Theory Publisher(s) Ninja Theory Engine Unreal Engine 4 Franchise Hellblade Genre(s) Action, Adventure Platform(s) PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Switch, PC How Long To Beat 8 Hours X|S Optimized Yes File Size Xbox Series 19 GB (November 2023) OpenCritic Rating Mighty Powered by Expand Collapse

Though Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice has been around since 2017, it only got a Switch launch in 2019. This dark fantasy/action-adventure game is chock-full of content and interesting references that can be overlooked during a first playthrough, naturally justifying a second one.

Not only has it won over a dozen awards, but it also has a unique death mechanic, excellent sound design, and acts as a unique and extensively-researched depiction of psychosis. This combat-heavy game is well worth the 18.4 GB, especially at its affordable price.

17 Monster Hunter Rise - 19.8 GB

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Action RPG 4.5/5 Released March 26, 2021 ESRB T for Teen: Alcohol Reference, Blood, Violence Developer(s) Capcom Publisher(s) Capcom Engine RE Engine Multiplayer Online Multiplayer Franchise Monster Hunter Number of Players 1-4 Genre(s) Action, RPG Platform(s) Switch, PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One How Long To Beat 22 Hours X|S Optimized Yes File Size Xbox Series 37 GB (November 2023) Metascore 87 PS Plus Availability Extra & Premium OpenCritic Rating Mighty Powered by Expand Collapse

With how big Monster Hunter Rise feels, it's surprising that this game isn't further up our list. Launched originally on Nintendo Switch, Monster Hunter Rise follows the format of previous Monster Hunter games; prepare in the village/town hub, hunt monsters, and upgrade your gear.

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Since launch, Monster Hunter Rise has also seen the release of DLC, bringing new monsters, quests, items, and story to play through. With how much content is available in the game, the 19.8 GB file size is well worth it.

16 MLB The Show 22 - 19.9 GB

MLB The Show 22

Sports Released April 5, 2022 ESRB E for Everyone Developer(s) San Diego Studio Publisher(s) Sony Engine unity Multiplayer Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Multiplayer Franchise MLB Genre(s) Sports Platform(s) Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S Powered by Expand Collapse

Sports games on the Nintendo Switch are usually pretty big. In fact, the largest game on the Switch is an NBA game. With this in mind, it makes sense that MLB The Show 22 has made it on our list.

In this recent MLB game, we see an expanded March to October game mode, giving you more content to play through. Overall, fans of baseball will find this a worthy investment in both time and storage space.