Switch 2 Gets Smaller 32GB Game Cards, Stellar Blade Confirmed

Nintendo just quietly dropped a big piece of news for physical game fans: there's a new, smaller Switch 2 game card in town, and Stellar Blade is the first game confirmed to use it.

According to Nintenderos, Nintendo has rolled out a 32GB Switch 2 game card option for developers. Until now, the only size we'd heard about was the 64GB launch spec, so this is a pretty notable shift. The confirmation comes straight from SHIFT UP, the studio behind Stellar Blade.

Here's the fun part: Stellar Blade Complete Edition is heading to Switch 2 on November 6, 2026, and its physical card will pack both the base game and all of its DLC onto just 32GB. That's a full package on a smaller card, which is exactly the kind of thing physical collectors love to see.

Why does this matter? For one, smaller cards should mean cheaper production and distribution costs for physical Switch 2 games. That could make it easier for publishers to justify putting their games on a cartridge instead of pushing everyone toward digital downloads. It also gives developers way more flexibility when planning their releases.

Rumors about a sub-64GB Switch 2 card had been floating around for a while, so SHIFT UP's announcement basically puts the speculation to bed. Stellar Blade is leading the charge as one of the first titles officially confirmed to use the new 32GB format.

For anyone who still loves having a game case on the shelf, this is a genuinely encouraging sign. Nintendo seems to be digging into the value of physical media rather than treating it as an afterthought, and a more affordable card option could keep more boxed releases coming down the line.

Stellar Blade Complete Edition lands on Switch 2 on November 6, 2026. The game is also available on PC and PS5, so you've got options depending on your setup.

So, are you team physical or team digital when it comes to Switch 2? And does a 32GB card make you more likely to pick up a boxed copy? Let us know in the comments!