The new Switch games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are getting closer to release. Not only will trainers have to decide what version they're getting, but they'll also have to work out if they'll be picking up a physical or digital copy of the game.
If you are going the digital route, according to Nintendo's official webpage listing - these titles will require 10GB of file space each. In contrast, Pokémon Legends: Arceus was 6.1GB in size, and Pokémon Sword and Shield were 12.4GB each.
These file sizes are subject to change between now and the release date of November 18th, and there could be patches and updates that even increase the overall file size in the future. If you're planning to purchase a physical copy instead, be sure to check out our handy pre-order guide. There are even some double-pack deals.
In the Pokémon Presents yesterday, an early-purchase bonus was also revealed. It's a special Pikachu that can be claimed if you unlock the Mystery Gift option before 28th February 2023. This takes approximately 1 - 1.5 hours of play time. Here's another look:
Will you be picking up digital or physical copies of Scarlet and Violet, or a mix of both? Leave a comment below.
[source nintendo.com]
Comments 17
Physical is the way to go.
Physical as always.
Let's get physical, physical !
#physicalforever 🤟
There goes the space on my new SD card.
I've collected every other Pokemon game physically, this one will be physical as well.
Map definitely looks bigger as well. Some kind of techno wizardry must be going on!
Pokémon Sword and Shield were about 10GB at launch as well. 12.4GB is the current size, taking patches (and DLC) into consideration.
Make physical great again!
Geez louise, Sword and Shield must've been terribly optimized, since those games aren't even entirely open.
Isn't Sword and shield 12.4GB including the two expansions?
I really need to upgrade my SD card. Again.
Removed - flaming/arguing
Just bought a bigger SD card so I'm good to go!
2 Physical 2 Digital.
This is the way.
I'm wondering if they received any outside help, like say from...Monolithsoft
I doubt it, but that would be lovely.
Seems appropriate, Sword and Shield was ridiculous. It was only a few GBs less than Breath of the Wild...yet it looked so much worse and had less to do.
There goes the space I saved for Klonoa >.<
getting both physically and digitally since I have to share with my four kids, all who play Pokemon. We got the dual pack physically and I'm getting Violet digitally on my Switch.
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