"Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition Preorder Available" News - Latest Updates and Information

Get ready for an enhanced gaming experience with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - 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 also comes with exclusive Switch 2 enhancements, making your adventure in Hyrule even more immersive. Plus, you'll have access to Zelda Notes through the Nintendo Switch app, adding a new layer of engagement to your gameplay. Preorders are now open, and you can secure your copy at Target. Dive into the details below to learn more about what this edition offers.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

You can grab The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for $79.99 at Target, $79.00 at Walmart, and $79.99 at GameStop. The price point is a bit higher than what you might be used to, reflecting Nintendo's new pricing strategy for Switch 2 games. The original game was priced at $69.99, and this edition adds a $10 premium for the Switch 2 enhancements. While the price increase might not be everyone's favorite, the added value is undeniable.

Upgrade Pack Is Also Available Separately

If you already own the original Switch version of Tears of the Kingdom, you can purchase the Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack separately for just $10. This option allows you to enjoy the enhanced features without buying the full game again, saving you some money in the process.

Upgrade Pack Is Free with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

For those who own Tears of the Kingdom and are subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, the upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition comes at no extra cost. It's included as part of your membership, making it an excellent perk for subscribers.

What is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition?

This edition includes the complete original The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom game for the Switch, along with the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. The upgrade pack enhances your gaming experience with faster frame rates, quicker load times, improved resolution, and better textures. Essentially, the game looks and performs better on the Nintendo Switch 2 than it ever did on the original Switch.

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."