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 original game for the Nintendo Switch, enhanced with new features for the Switch 2, and comes with Zelda Notes accessible through the Nintendo Switch app. Preorders are now open, and you can find it at Target. Let's dive into the details.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Out June 5
- $69.99 at Target - Get it at Target
- $69.00 at Walmart - Get it at Walmart
- $69.99 at GameStop - Get it at GameStop
Nintendo is not offering any discounts on this title, meaning you'll need to pay the full price for the original Switch game plus an additional $10 for the Switch 2 upgrade. This can feel a bit steep for an older game.
Upgrade Pack Is Also Available Separately
This edition includes the original Switch game along with the Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. If you already own the game for the original Switch, you can buy the upgrade pack separately for $10, which allows you to save some money.
Upgrade Pack Is Free with Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack
If you own Breath of the Wild and are a member of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, the upgrade comes at no extra cost as part of your subscription. This is a nice perk amidst the additional expenses related to the new console launch.
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. The game looks and runs smoother on the Nintendo Switch 2 compared to its performance on the original Switch.
From our original BotW review: "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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