Detective Pikachu Returns File Size: How Big is The Download?

Do you want to know how much space Detective Pikachu Returns will take up on your Nintendo Switch? Don't worry, prospective detectives of Ryme City; we've got you covered with the precise Detective Pikachu Returns file size.

In this no-nonsense guide, we explain how big the game's file size is and the exact amount of GB you need to download to play Detective Pikachu Returns when the highly-anticipated action adventure launches on 6 October 2023!

Detective Pikachu Returns File Size

If you are wondering how big of a download Detective Pikachu Returns will be, let's just clear up the not-so-mysterious data right away. The Detective Pikachu Returns file size is listed as9 GB on the game's official Nintendo eShop page. 

This means that you might need to clear some space on your Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite or get more storage with an SD card if needed. Detective Pikachu Returns is rather big but not as big of a download as, for example, Pokémon Sword & Shield, which weighed in at 12.4 GB at launch.

Please note: File and download sizes may vary slightly at launch. We will endeavor to update this section with new information if/when necessary.

Can I Preload Detective Pikachu Returns?

At the time of writing, it is unclear if you will be able to preload Detective Pikachu Returns on your Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite. 

You can, however, pre-order the game ahead of its release date of 6 October 2023 for $49.99. Simply head on over to the Detective Pikachu Returns Nintendo eShop page to get that pre-order in!

In case you've missed it, check out the Detective Pikachu Returns trailer below, showcasing the Ryme City and some of the main characters!

So there you have it: the download/file size for Detective Pikachu Returns on Nintendo Switch. If anything changes or the game's eShop listing details change, we will endeavor to update this article.