Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 update takes up another 39GB
A reported 39GB update would take Modern Warfare 4 to roughly 91.3GB on Nintendo’s hybrid console.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is already demanding a sizeable storage commitment on Nintendo Switch 2, and a newly reported update adds another 39GB to the installation. That would take the game to roughly 91.3GB on Nintendo’s hybrid console, according to My Nintendo News 1.
The report says the additional download was spotted shortly after Modern Warfare 4 arrived on Switch 2. It links the figure to a Reddit post from a player who had already encountered the update, rather than to an official Activision patch note. That makes the 39GB figure useful as a snapshot of what players are seeing, but not a confirmed explanation of every file included in the download.
The size is particularly notable because Modern Warfare 4 is a full native release rather than a cloud-only version. Activision’s official Nintendo page describes a package covering the campaign, multiplayer and DMZ, with Switch 2-specific support for handheld play, gyro aiming and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls 2. Nintendo’s launch material likewise presents those modes as part of the game’s Switch 2 release 3.
A 91.3GB footprint would consume a substantial share of the console’s internal storage, leaving less room for other large releases. Players using a physical copy should not assume the cartridge removes the need for substantial downloads: the reported update shows that live content and post-launch files can still push the total well beyond the initial package.
The report also notes that further updates are expected. That is not a guarantee of a particular schedule or final size, but it does mean Switch 2 owners may want to check their available space before installing future patches. The practical issue is less the single 39GB download than the possibility of Modern Warfare 4 becoming a game that needs regular storage management.
Our opinion
Modern Warfare 4’s Switch 2 version makes a strong case for using a microSD Express card if you plan to keep several major games installed. A 91.3GB requirement is manageable on expanded storage, but it is an awkward proposition for anyone relying on the console’s built-in space. Until Activision publishes a detailed breakdown, the 39GB update should be treated as a player-reported figure rather than a definitive account of the game’s patching strategy.