According to Bandai Namco's official update notice, the listed 8 GB figure for Xbox Series X|S and 7 GB figure for Steam include the main game installation, rather than representing standalone patch downloads. If you were wondering why an update that mostly adjusts text and carryover flags looked suspiciously hefty on Xbox compared to the 300 MB figure listed for the original Nintendo Switch, that distinction is the reason.
Storage Requirements and Platform Rollout
When planning drive space on an Xbox Series X|S internal SSD or a Windows gaming rig, it helps to separate standalone patch sizes from full installation footprints. In its October 15, 2026 update notice, Bandai Namco published approximate file sizes across all six target platforms, alongside an explicit qualification that the figures for Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2 incorporate the base game:
| Platform | Target Version | Approximate Listed Size | Publisher Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox Series X|S | v.2.0.0 | Approx. 8 GB | Includes the main game |
| PC (Steam) | v.2.0.0 | Approx. 7 GB | Includes the main game |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | v.2.0.0 | Approx. 7 GB | Includes the main game |
| PlayStation 4 | v.2.0.0 | Approx. 1.3 GB | No main-game inclusion note |
| PlayStation 5 | v.2.0.0 | Approx. 500 MB | No main-game inclusion note |
| Nintendo Switch | v.2.0.0 | Approx. 300 MB | No main-game inclusion note |
For Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4, Bandai Namco's notice does not attach the base-game qualification, meaning these figures should not be compared across platforms as if they measure the exact same delivery package. All listed figures are approximate, and an internet connection is required to download and apply the update. The publisher's notice ties that internet requirement strictly to installing the update data and does not state that an ongoing connection is needed for gameplay.
As for release timing, reporting from TwistedVoxel notes that the console versions launched on October 15, 2026, with the Steam release following on October 16. Bandai Namco's October 15 update notice scheduled the Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch family versions to go live at 9:00 p.m. PDT on October 15 while noting the Steam edition was already available at the time of posting, reflecting how global time zones straddle the October 15 and October 16 calendar dates. Regardless of platform, Bandai Namco recommends applying version 2.0.0 before starting a playthrough.
What Changes in Version 2.0.0
The version 2.0.0 patch notes cover three specific areas:
- Titles Carryover for Subsequent Playthroughs: Version 2.0.0 adds Titles to the list of elements that can be carried over into a second playthrough and beyond. For completionists planning a New Game+ run on Xbox or Steam, this ensures earned character titles do not have to be left behind when restarting. Bandai Namco's patch notice does not detail the specific mechanics of Titles or enumerate the other carryover elements.
- Japanese In-Game Font Style Option: The update introduces a Font Style setting that lets players switch the typeface used for in-game text. However, there is a strict language boundary: Bandai Namco states that this feature is only available when the game language is set to Japanese. Players using English or other supported localizations will not have access to this toggle, and the publisher notes that even in Japanese, certain text elements cannot be changed. When playing in Japanese, the setting can be adjusted at any time by navigating to
Menu > Custom > Font Style. - Text Bug Fixes: The patch resolves bugs in some in-game text. Bandai Namco has not itemized which languages, lines of dialogue, or menu strings were corrected.
Key Takeaways for Xbox and PC Players
Before launching into Inferia and Celestia, verify that your installation reads v.2.0.0—especially if you want your earned Titles preserved for future playthroughs or plan to play with Japanese text. Xbox Series X|S and Steam users only need to set aside roughly 8 GB and 7 GB in total for the combined game and day-one update footprint, keeping the remaster lightweight on modern storage drives.