The new Nintendo Switch 2 game, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, actually takes up more storage space than the huge game The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Since there aren’t any other new Switch 2 games coming out in April, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is the next major first-party game Nintendo plans to release on the system.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a classic side-scrolling platformer that continues the series’ beautiful art style. This installment aims for a look similar to a charming children’s book, brought to life with stop-motion animation. This unique combination makes the game visually distinct, and it’s also grabbing attention due to its surprisingly small file size.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book File Size Confirmed
- 20.6 GB
The new Yoshi game, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, is surprisingly large in terms of file size. According to the Nintendo eShop, it takes up 20.6 GB of storage space. That’s actually bigger than The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which is 16.5 GB on the original Switch and 20.1 GB on newer models. This is unexpected because Tears of the Kingdom is a massive, complex open-world game, while Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a much simpler, shorter 2.5D side-scroller likely to be completed in 10-20 hours. It’s unusual for a smaller game to require more storage space than a much larger, more complex one.
It’s unexpected that Yoshi and the Mysterious Book takes up more storage space on the Switch 2 than Donkey Kong Bananza. Despite being a larger, more detailed 3D platformer with lots of breakable items, Donkey Kong Bananza only needs 9 GB of space. We don’t yet know why Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is so much bigger, but it could be related to its animation style or the complexity of its artwork. Nintendo hasn’t offered an explanation, leaving fans to guess.
When the eShop page for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book appeared, many thought the listed file size was a mistake. However, the page has been updated, and the file size remains the same, confirming it’s accurate. We also now know the game will cost $59.99 as a digital download and $69.99 as a physical copy. This price might be high for some, especially potential Nintendo Switch 2 owners, so it will be interesting to see how well the game sells.
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Early looks at Yoshi and the Mysterious Book suggest it could be a fun game. While the Yoshi series isn’t always Nintendo’s biggest hit, this new installment seems like it will especially please players who enjoyed Yoshi’s Island.
Good news for fans! Yoshi and the Mysterious Book will be released on May 21st, meaning the wait is almost over. There’s even a possibility we might be able to play it sooner, perhaps through a demo or at select stores, similar to other Nintendo games.
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2026-03-25 22:35