Gamers, get ready for an epic adventure with *The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition*, set to launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. This special edition not only includes the original Nintendo Switch game but also comes with enhanced features tailored for the Switch 2, ensuring a richer gaming experience. Plus, you'll gain access to Zelda Notes through the Nintendo Switch app, adding a layer of interactivity to your gameplay. Preorders are now open, and you can secure your copy at Target. Dive in for all the juicy details!
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
You can snag this enhanced edition for $79.99 at Target, or check out other retailers like Walmart and GameStop, both listing it at $79.00 and $79.99, respectively. It's worth noting that the price is a bit steeper than your average video game, reflecting Nintendo's new pricing strategy for Switch 2 titles. The original game was already pushing the $69.99 mark, and now, with a $10 bump for the Switch 2 enhancements, it's a bit of a premium. Personally, I'm not thrilled about the price hike, but the upgrades might just be worth it for die-hard fans.
Upgrade Pack Is Also Available Separately
If you're already a proud owner of the original Switch version of *Tears of the Kingdom*, you can still enjoy the Switch 2 enhancements without breaking the bank. The upgrade pack is available separately for just $10, offering a cost-effective way to dive into the improved gameplay and visuals.
Upgrade Pack Is Free with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
And here's a sweet deal for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members: if you own *Tears of the Kingdom*, the upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition is on the house. It's included in your subscription, so you can enjoy the enhanced experience at no extra cost.
What is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition?
This edition bundles the full original Switch game with the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. Expect to see upgraded performance, including faster frame rates and quicker load times, along with enhanced resolution and textures. In short, *Tears of the Kingdom* not only looks better but also runs smoother on the Nintendo Switch 2 than it ever did on the original console.
From our original 10/10 review of *Tears of the Kingdom*: "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an unfathomable follow-up to one of the greatest games ever made, somehow improving upon it in nearly every way – be that with simple quality-of-life improvements, a genuinely exciting story, or wildly creative new building mechanics that make you rethink what is possible. It both revamps old ground and introduces vast new areas so immense it somehow makes me wonder if Breath of the Wild was actually all that big, with an almost alarming number of tasks to complete, mysteries to discover, and delightful distractions to keep you from ever reaching that place you naively thought you were headed. Nintendo has followed up a triumph with a triumph, expanding and evolving a world that already felt full beyond expectation and raising the bar ever higher into the clouds."
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