Nintendo has officially confirmed that the The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom version for the Nintendo Switch 2 will indeed support cloud saves, alleviating concerns that arose from earlier statements. Previously, fans were worried when Nintendo's pages for the Switch 2 edition of Tears of the Kingdom displayed a disclaimer indicating that the game would not support the Nintendo Switch Online paid membership’s Save Data Cloud backup feature. This sparked discussions and concerns among the gaming community, as reported by IGN last week.
However, Nintendo has since updated its website with more clarity on the matter. While the page for Donkey Kong Bananza has removed all references to cloud saves, the disclaimer on the Tears of the Kingdom page has been revised to state: "Save data created in the second save data slot in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition cannot be transferred to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Nintendo Switch." This adjustment suggests that players will be able to transfer their saves from the original Switch to the Switch 2, but not vice versa. This important detail was highlighted by Eurogamer.
The same message has been added to the page for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, indicating a consistent approach to save data transfers across these titles. This update should provide reassurance to Switch 2 owners who were concerned about the continuity of their gaming experience.
In other news, pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 went live overnight, maintaining a price point of $449.99. The response has been as enthusiastic as anticipated. For those interested, IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide offers detailed information to help you secure your console.
