Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. It features the original Switch game with enhanced Switch 2 visuals and performance, plus Zelda Notes via the Nintendo Switch app. Preorders are live now (available at Target). Explore the details below.
The price stands out, higher than standard video games. Nintendo’s Switch 2 titles follow a tiered pricing model. The original game launched at $69.99, and the Switch 2 edition adds $10 for upgraded features. It’s a premium, and not everyone’s thrilled about it.
This edition includes the original Switch game and the Switch 2 upgrade pack. If you own the original, you can buy the upgrade pack alone for $10, saving on the full bundle.
Own Tears of the Kingdom and have a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription? The upgrade pack is included at no extra cost with your membership.
This bundle contains the complete original Switch game, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, plus the Switch 2 upgrade pack. Expect enhanced performance with smoother frame rates, faster load times, and improved resolution and textures, delivering a superior experience on Nintendo Switch 2 compared to the original console.
From our 10/10 review of the original: “Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a stunning sequel to one of gaming’s greatest titles, elevating it in nearly every way—through refined quality-of-life tweaks, a gripping narrative, and innovative building mechanics that redefine possibilities. It reimagines familiar landscapes while unveiling vast new regions, so expansive they make Breath of the Wild feel modest. With countless tasks, mysteries, and engaging distractions, it keeps you captivated, pushing the boundaries of an already extraordinary world to new heights.”
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