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Media Coverage· Nintendo· Published Jul 27, 2026

Final Fantasy 14 Could Be One of the Biggest Storage Hogs on Nintendo Switch 2

IGN wrote that Final Fantasy 14 is set to play a major role on Nintendo Switch 2 because of how much storage it is expected to use. The outlet says the MMO could occupy nearly half of the console’s 256GB memory.

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Signal Summary

According to IGN, Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 14 is expected to arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 with an unusually large install footprint. The report highlights storage as a notable concern for players on the system.

Why It Matters

If the game really uses that much space, Switch 2 owners may need to manage storage carefully before installing it. It also suggests that some major modern games are already pushing the system’s built-in memory.

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  • IGNDocumentOriginal

    Final Fantasy 14 Will Be The Biggest Game on Nintendo Switch 2 by Install Size, and Take Up Almost Half of the Console's Entire Memory

    Tom Phillips

    “Square Enix MMO Final Fantasy 14 will land on Switch 2 with an almighty thud next month, as its honking install size will take up almost half of the console's 256GB memory.”
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