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Cyberpunk 2077 Sells Mostly Physical on Switch 2
More than 75% of Switch 2 Cyberpunk 2077 sales were physical, with 24.6% digital.
Cyberpunk 2077 was a high-profile launch game for Switch 2 and arrived entirely on cartridge.
Cyberpunk 2077 Sells Mostly Physical on Nintendo Switch 2
CD Projekt told investors that more than 75.4% of Switch 2 sales for Cyberpunk 2077 were physical, with 24.6% digital. The Ultimate Edition launched on the same day as the hardware, and Circana data shows it is the best selling third party title on the platform so far.
Nintendo said Switch 2 has sold over 6 million units in seven weeks. Mario Kart World moved 5.63 million copies in its first month. In the United States, Switch 2 sales have surpassed 2 million, keeping pace with the original console. The market still leans toward Game Key Cards for most third party releases, largely due to a 64GB card size limit.
Key Takeaways
"Among the core aspects of our strategy is the ability to offer our products to a broad audience while retaining top quality."
CD Projekt join-CEO Michał Nowakowski on launch strategy
"Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition was released on Nintendo Switch 2 on the day of its global launch"
Product rollout detail
"Best-selling third-party Switch 2 title so far, according to Circana data"
Sales ranking attribution
The split between physical and digital shows a durable appetite for cartridge games in a Nintendo environment. It also raises questions about how publishers balance format costs with wider digital reach on new hardware.
Highlights
- Physical is still king on Switch 2
- Cartridge culture survives in a digital era
- Launch momentum powers a large first wave
Financial results raise investor scrutiny
CD Projekt reports a high share of physical sales for Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2, signaling strong cartridge demand but also highlighting concerns about digital strategy and future digital uptake on the platform.
As the Switch 2 ecosystem matures, format choices may shape future launch strategies.
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