What 27GB Means for Zelda Fans on Switch 2
The 27GB file size is a relief for players worried about storage, but it also signals that the remake is a substantial upgrade over the original—and the biggest mainline Zelda of the Switch era.
The 27GB file size is a relief for players worried about storage, but it also signals that the remake is a substantial upgrade over the original—and the biggest mainline Zelda of the Switch era.
Key points - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2 has a file size of 27GB. - The original N64 game shipped on a 32MB cartridge, making the remake over 800 times larger. - At 27GB, the remake is the biggest mainline Zelda game of the Switch era, surpassing Breath of the Wild's 24GB. - Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth on Switch 2 are 90.4GB and 91.5GB, respectively. - The remake borrows one of Breath of the Wild's most immersive features.
Timeline - 1998: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time releases on Nintendo 64 with a 32MB cartridge. - 2026: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launches on Switch 2.
FAQ
Q: How big is the Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2? A: The file size is 27GB, which is over 800 times larger than the original N64 game's 32MB cartridge.
Q: Is 27GB considered large for a Switch 2 game? A: Not really—it's smaller than Final Fantasy 7 Remake (90.4GB) and Rebirth (91.5GB), but it's the biggest mainline Zelda game of the Switch era.
Q: What is the biggest Zelda game on Switch 2 overall? A: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is the largest at 43.5GB, but that's a spin-off, not a mainline entry.
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