" Zelda: Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition Preorder Now Available"

The highly anticipated The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is set to launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. This edition enhances the original Nintendo Switch game with specific upgrades for the Switch 2, and introduces Zelda Notes accessible through the Nintendo Switch app. Preorders are now open, with the game available at retailers like Target. Dive into the specifics below.

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

Launching on June 5, this edition is priced at $69.99 and can be found at various outlets:

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

Note that Nintendo isn't offering any discounts for this release, as it's an older game. You'll pay full price for the original Switch game, plus an additional $10 for the Switch 2 enhancements, which might feel a bit steep.

Upgrade Pack Is Also Available Separately

This version includes the original Switch game along with the Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. If you already own the original game, you can buy the upgrade pack separately for just $10, allowing you to save some money.

Upgrade Pack Is Free with Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack

For those who own Breath of the Wild and are subscribed to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, the upgrade comes at no extra cost. It's included in your subscription, offering a nice perk amidst the new console's pricing strategy.

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

This package contains the full original Switch game, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, along with the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. The upgrade enhances the game's performance, offering faster frame rates, reduced load times, and improved resolution and textures. The result is a visually and technically superior experience on the Nintendo Switch 2 compared to the original.

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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