"Preorder Now: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for Nintendo Switch 2"

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is slated for an exclusive release on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. This edition not only includes the beloved original game but also comes with enhancements tailored for the Nintendo Switch 2, along with access to Zelda Notes through the Nintendo Switch app. It's currently available for preorder, and you can secure your copy at Target.

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

Release Date: June 5
Price: $69.99 at Target, $69.00 at Walmart, $69.99 at GameStop

Nintendo has decided not to offer any discounts on this title, maintaining the full price for the original Switch game and adding an extra $10 for the Switch 2 upgrade. This pricing strategy might feel a bit steep for returning fans.

Upgrade Pack Is Also Available Separately

This edition bundles the original Switch game with the Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. If you already own the original game on Switch, you can purchase the upgrade pack separately for $10, offering a cost-effective solution for existing players.

Upgrade Pack Is Free with Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack

For those who own Breath of the Wild and are subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, the upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition comes at no extra cost, included in the subscription. This is a welcome perk amidst the additional expenses introduced with the new console.

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

This package includes the complete original Switch game, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, enhanced with the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. This upgrade promises improved performance, including faster frame rates and load times, as well as enhanced resolution and textures, making the game look and run better on the Nintendo Switch 2 than on the original console.

From 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.”

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