Get ready for an enhanced adventure as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is slated for an exclusive release on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. This special edition not only includes the original Nintendo Switch game but also boasts enhancements tailored for the Switch 2, along with the added feature of Zelda Notes accessible through the Nintendo Switch app. You can secure your copy now by preordering at Target. Dive deeper into what this edition offers.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Available for $79.99 at Target, $79.00 at Walmart, and $79.99 at GameStop, this edition comes with a higher price tag than typical video games. This pricing reflects Nintendo's strategy for Switch 2 games, where the original game, which was priced at $69.99, now includes a $10 increase for the Switch 2 enhancements. While this pricing strategy isn't my favorite, it's part of the new norm.
Upgrade Pack Is Also Available Separately
If you already own the original Switch version of Tears of the Kingdom, you can opt for the Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack separately for just $10. This option allows you to enjoy the enhancements without repurchasing the entire game, saving you some cash.
Upgrade Pack Is Free with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
Current owners of Tears of the Kingdom who are also subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack will receive the upgrade pack at no extra cost. It's a fantastic perk included in your subscription.
What is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition?
This package encompasses the full original Switch game, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, combined with the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. The upgrade enhances the gaming experience with faster frame rates, quicker load times, improved resolution, and better textures, making the game look and perform better than ever on the Nintendo Switch 2.
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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