"The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Now Available for Preorder" - News

Get ready, fans of Hyrule! The much-celebrated The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is making a grand return with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, set to launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. This special edition not only includes the original game but comes packed with enhancements tailored for the Switch 2, along with the added feature of Zelda Notes accessible via the Nintendo Switch app. Preorders are now open, so you can secure your copy at Target and other major retailers.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Priced at $69.99, this edition is available at various retailers:

Get it at Target - $69.99
Get it at Walmart - $69.00
Get it at GameStop - $69.99

Nintendo has set the full price for this release, reflecting the cost of the original Switch game plus an additional $10 for the Switch 2 upgrade.

Upgrade Pack Is Also Available Separately

If you're already a proud owner of the original Switch version, you can opt for the Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack separately for $10, offering a more budget-friendly option to enjoy the enhanced features.

Upgrade Pack Is Free with Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack

For members of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, the upgrade comes at no extra cost. This is a generous perk amidst the pricing strategies for the new console rollout.

What is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition?

This edition includes the complete The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game for the original Switch, enhanced with the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. You can expect improved performance, including faster frame rates and load times, as well as enhanced resolution and textures. This version promises to look and run better on the Nintendo Switch 2 than ever before.

As noted in 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.”