"Legend of Zelda: BOTW Nintendo Switch 2 Preorder Available"

Get ready for an exciting update as 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 enhanced version includes the original game for Nintendo Switch, now optimized with Switch 2 enhancements, and comes with additional features like Zelda Notes accessible through the Nintendo Switch app. You can pre-order it now at retailers like Target. Let's dive into the specifics.

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

Out June 5

Pricing and Availability

Available for $69.99 at Target, you can also find it at Walmart for $69.00 and GameStop for $69.99. Note that Nintendo isn't offering any discounts on this version since it's an older game repackaged with new enhancements. The price reflects the full cost of the original Switch game plus an additional $10 for the Switch 2 upgrade.

Upgrade Pack Details

This edition comes bundled with the original Switch game and the Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. If you already own the original game, you can purchase the upgrade pack separately for $10, which is a more cost-effective option.

Benefits for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Members

If you're a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscriber and own Breath of the Wild, you can get the upgrade pack at no extra cost. This perk is included in your subscription, offering significant value amidst the new console's pricing strategy.

What's Included in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition?

This package delivers the complete original The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game, enhanced for the Nintendo Switch 2. You'll enjoy improved performance, including faster frame rates, quicker load times, enhanced resolution, and better textures. Essentially, the game looks and runs smoother and more beautifully 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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