The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is set to launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. This special edition includes the acclaimed original game with enhancements tailored for the Nintendo Switch 2, along with Zelda Notes accessible through the Nintendo Switch app. You can preorder it now, with options available at retailers like Target. Here's everything you need to know.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Release Date: Out June 5
Price: $69.99 at Target, $69.00 at Walmart, $69.99 at GameStop
Nintendo has set the price at full retail, reflecting the value of the original Switch game plus an additional $10 for the Switch 2 enhancements. While it might feel a bit steep, the upgrade promises significant improvements.
Upgrade Pack Is Also Available Separately
This edition bundles the original Switch game with the Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. If you already own the original game, you can opt to purchase the upgrade pack separately for just $10, offering a cost-effective way to enjoy the enhanced version.
Upgrade Pack Is Free with Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack
For those who own Breath of the Wild and are subscribed to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, the upgrade comes at no extra cost. It's included in your subscription, providing a nice perk amidst the new console's rollout.
What is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition?
This package includes the full original Switch game, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, along with the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. The upgrade enhances performance with faster frame rates, quicker load times, improved resolution, and better textures, making the game look and run better on the Nintendo Switch 2 than on the original Switch.
From our original review of Breath of the Wild: "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a masterclass in open-world design and a watershed game that reinvents a 30-year-old franchise. It presents a wonderful sandbox full of mystery, dangling dozens upon dozens of tantalizing things in front of you that just beg to be explored. I’ve had so many adventures in Breath of the Wild, and each one has a unique story behind what led me to them, making them stories on top of stories. And even after I’ve spent more than 50 hours searching the far reaches of Hyrule, I still manage to come across things I haven’t seen before. I’ll easily spend 50 to 100 more trying to track down its fascinating moments."
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