Nintendo has unveiled the file sizes for the highly anticipated Switch exclusive titles Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD. The year 2024 has already witnessed the launch of several exclusive Switch games, such as the remake of Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Princess Peach: Showtime. Looking ahead, there is a lineup of more exclusive Switch games on the horizon for fans of Nintendo's versatile gaming platform.
Kicking off the excitement is the Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake, hitting the shelves on May 23. Following closely is Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, slated for release on June 27. Apart from these titles, the only other confirmed upcoming Switch exclusives include Pokemon Legends: Z-A and the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4, which has seen minimal updates since its development restart.
The fate of Metroid Prime 4 on the original Switch remains uncertain, raising questions about its potential release on the rumored Switch 2. Nonetheless, Nintendo enthusiasts can now plan ahead for the storage requirements of Paper Mario and Luigi's Mansion 2. According to Nintendo's findings, the file size for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake is 5.0 GB, while Luigi's Mansion 2 HD will occupy 3.3 GB of memory. Given their relatively modest sizes, accommodating these games digitally should pose no major storage challenges.
Anticipated File Sizes of Upcoming Switch Exclusives
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (May 23, 2024) - 5.0 GB
- Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (June 27, 2024) - 3.3 GB
In terms of exclusive releases, 2024 has been a lukewarm year for the Switch. While titles like Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Princess Peach: Showtime garnered mostly positive reviews, they fell short of the acclaim received by previous Switch games. Despite offering fresh ways to enjoy classic games, Paper Mario and Luigi's Mansion 2 are essentially revamped versions of older titles.
With Pokemon Legends: Z-A on the horizon for 2025 and the prolonged absence of Metroid Prime 4, the 2024 Switch lineup appears somewhat sparse. As rumors swirl about the Switch 2, it remains to be seen whether Nintendo has any major exclusive games in store for the upcoming holiday season or if attention is shifting towards the speculated successor console.