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"Preorder Now: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch 2"

by Zachary Jul 09,2025

Exciting news for fans of Hyrule—*The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition* is officially coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. This special edition includes the full original game, enhanced with exclusive upgrades optimized for the next-gen console. Additionally, it comes bundled with Zelda Notes, accessible through the Nintendo Switch app, offering extra insights and tips while you explore the vast world of Hyrule.

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

Where to Buy

  • Target: $79.99
  • Walmart: $79.00
  • GameStop: $79.99

You may have noticed that this title carries a higher price point compared to standard games. That’s because Nintendo has adopted a tiered pricing model for its Switch 2 releases. The original version of *Tears of the Kingdom* was already priced at $69.99 on the standard Switch, and Nintendo has added a $10 premium for the enhanced Switch 2 experience. While not ideal for budget-conscious gamers, it reflects the upgraded features included in this version.

Upgrade Pack Also Available Separately

If you already own the original Switch version of *Tears of the Kingdom*, you can opt to purchase just the Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade pack separately for $10. This allows you to enjoy all the performance and visual enhancements without repurchasing the entire game.

Free Upgrade with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

Good news for subscribers—those who already own the base game and are members of **Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack** will receive the Switch 2 upgrade at no additional cost. It's included as part of your active subscription, making it a great value for existing owners.

What’s Included in the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition?

This edition delivers everything from the original critically acclaimed release, plus the Nintendo Switch 2 enhancement pack. These improvements include:

  • Better resolution and improved textures
  • Faster frame rates and smoother gameplay
  • Quicker load times

In short, *Tears of the Kingdom* looks sharper and runs more fluidly than ever before on the new Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, giving fans an even more immersive adventure across Hyrule.

Original IGN Review (10/10)

“*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.”

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