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Final Fantasy 14 on Switch 2 will require 117.2GB, underscoring storage costs

Final Fantasy 14 launches on Switch 2 next month with a 117.2GB install that includes the base game plus five expansions. That file size consumes nearly half of the console’s built-in SSD, pushing many players toward buying microSD Express storage. microSD prices have jumped sharply—1TB cards now sell for roughly $350—because NAND flash shortages and AI demand have driven up memory costs. Large install sizes are already common for recent Square Enix releases such as Final Fantasy 7 Remake (90GB) and Rebirth (95GB).

• Switch eShop lists Final Fantasy 14 install size as 117.2GB for the Switch 2 release.
• The Switch 2 version includes the base game plus five expansions: Heavensward, Stormblood, Shadowbringers, Endwalker and Dawntrail.
• 117.2GB consumes almost half of the handheld’s built-in SSD, increasing the likelihood players will need a microSD Express card for extra storage.
• microSD prices have risen recently: Lexar Play Pro 1TB moved from about $220 to $350; Samsung P9 256GB from $55 to $80; SanDisk 512GB from $100 to $130, driven by NAND shortages and higher AI data-center demand.