Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild Get Upgrades for Switch 2

The Exciting Upgrades for Zelda Titles on Nintendo Switch 2

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are set to receive significant upgrades for the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2. This announcement was unveiled during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct event held on April 2, 2025, where the enhancements specific to these beloved titles were prominently featured.

Watch the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Presentation

If you’re interested in seeing the full range of announcements, including the upgrade details for the Legend of Zelda games, you can watch the entire presentation here:

Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 – 02.04.2025 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uGRs-ispRU)

Performance Enhancements for a Stunning Experience

Players can look forward to impressive performance improvements including enhanced resolution, boosted frame rates, and support for HDR. These enhancements will greatly enrich the visual experience, making colors more vibrant and details crisper. Additionally, players will benefit from a new feature known as Zelda Notes, integrated into the Nintendo Switch App, which will offer GPS-like voice guidance for locating shrines and missed Korok seeds. Players can also expect QR Codes for their creations in Tears of the Kingdom as well as access to a photo studio for capturing in-game screenshots.

Upgrade Costs and Availability

It’s worth noting that accessing the new exclusive features on these Nintendo Switch 2 versions—along with upcoming titles like Mario Party Jamboree, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Pokémon Legends Z-A—will require existing owners to pay for an upgrade. At this moment, the specific cost associated with these upgrades has yet to be disclosed.

Physical and Digital Editions Coming Soon

Upon the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, both Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild will be available in both physical and digital formats, ensuring that collectors and digital enthusiasts alike can enjoy these enhanced experiences.

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