The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" and "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" are coming to Nintendo Switch 2.
The "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" offers improved resolution and frame rate, allowing you to experience higher definition and smoother gameplay.
Relive That Adventure! BotW and TotK Come to Switch 2 with HDR Support!
"The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" and "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" introduced the open-world format to The Legend of Zelda series.
Many were surely captivated by the freedom to control Link and adventure across the land and sky of Hyrule, and sometimes underground, experiencing the full scope of Hyrule's world.
These two titles will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 as "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" and "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch 2 Edition."
The "Switch 2 Edition" supports HDR and features improved resolution and frame rate, allowing the world of Hyrule to be presented with more high-definition and smoother visuals.
Also, loading times for warp travel have been shortened, improving map traversal.
Enjoy your adventure stress-free!
With HDR support and improved resolution and frame rate, it's a gamer's nature to want to play the adventure in Hyrule again from the beginning, and now you can create up to two save data files!
You can revisit The Legend of Zelda with higher definition and smoother gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2 from the beginning, while keeping your existing Nintendo Switch save data!
Of course, you can carry over your save data from the Nintendo Switch version, so you can transfer and continue playing even if you're in the middle of an adventure.
"Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack" Subscribers Can Play Without Additional Charge!
Pre-orders for "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" and "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" are scheduled to begin from Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the My Nintendo Store, game retailers nationwide, and online shops.
They will be released on Thursday, June 5, 2025, coinciding with the Nintendo Switch 2 launch date.
The selling price for "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" is 8,678 yen (tax included) for both the Download Version and Package Version.
The selling price for "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" is 8,900 yen (tax included) for the Download Version and 8,920 yen (tax included) for the Package Version.
Also, if you already own the Nintendo Switch version, you can play the "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" by purchasing only the "Upgrade Pass," available for 1,000 yen (tax included).
If you are subscribed to "Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack," you can access the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition at no additional charge, making a subscription to "Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack" a worthwhile option.
Please note that pre-orders for the "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" Download Version will not be available for pre-order on the My Nintendo Store.
For details on "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" and "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch 2 Edition," please see the Official Nintendo Website.
Enjoy Your Adventure More with "ZELDA NOTES"!
"ZELDA NOTES," game-linked content that can be used for free in the smartphone app "Nintendo Switch App" scheduled to launch in late May 2025.
It links with "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" and "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch 2 Edition," allowing you to enhance your adventure with various features.
Official Nintendo Website
"Navigation," which provides real-time voice guidance to Shrines and Koroks you haven't found yet, and "Voice Memories," where you can listen to untold stories from Princess Zelda and others in full voice, are included.
Given the vastness of the world and the challenge of finding Shrines and Koroks, using "Navigation" can help you progress through the story efficiently!
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Also, with "Autobuild Sharing," an exclusive feature for "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom," allows you to share blueprints of things you've made with "Ultrahand" on social media!
By scanning the QR code of the blueprint, you can recreate it in your own game.
Show off and share your original blueprints!
amiibo of Tulin, Sidon, and Others Also Coming!
Official Nintendo Website
New characters "Tulin," "Yunobo," "Sidon," and "Riju" are joining the amiibo series.
Tapping each amiibo in "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" also grants you special "Paraglider Fabric"!
Pre-orders for "Tulin," "Yunobo," "Sidon," and "Riju" are scheduled to begin sequentially from Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the My Nintendo Store, game retailers nationwide, and online shops.
Pre-order them and display them together with Link and Princess Zelda, already released!
Also, a "Mineru's Construct" amiibo is also planned!
Let's await further news for the release period and details!
『ゼルダの伝説 ブレス オブ ザ ワイルド』と『ゼルダの伝説 ティアーズ オブ ザ キングダム』のNintendo Switch 2 Editionが、Nintendo Switch 2 と同日の6月5日に発売決定。
紹介映像を公開しましたので、ぜひご覧ください。— ゼルダの伝説 (@ZeldaOfficialJP) April 2, 2025
