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The discussion often touches on whether further optimization could allow large games to be squeezed into smaller formats. Developers like CD Projekt Red have demonstrated that it’s possible—for example, Cyberpunk 2077 reportedly fits onto a Nintendo Switch 2 cartridge. However, these are cases of meticulous optimization by experienced teams, and not all developers can or should undertake such extensive adjustments.
In most scenarios, reducing a game’s size too aggressively risks diminishing graphics quality, resolution, and overall performance. Therefore, releasing a large game via key card—perhaps with added value like deluxe artwork covers or bonus items—can be a preferable solution when physical constraints are an issue.