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

Get ready for an exciting release: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is set to launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. This special edition not only includes the acclaimed original game for Nintendo Switch but also comes with enhancements tailored for the Switch 2, along with the added feature of Zelda Notes accessible via the Nintendo Switch app. You can now preorder this eagerly awaited game, available at Target. Dive deeper into what makes this edition a must-have for Zelda fans.

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

Pricing and Where to Buy

$79.99 at Target - Get it at Target
$79.00 at Walmart - Get it at Walmart
$79.99 at GameStop - Get it at GameStop

You might notice the price is a bit higher than what you're used to for video games. This is due to Nintendo's new pricing strategy for Switch 2 titles. The original game was priced at $69.99, and with the Switch 2 enhancements, Nintendo has added an additional $10. Personally, I find this a bit steep, but the enhanced experience might justify the cost for many fans.

Upgrade Pack Availability

This edition of the game includes the original Switch game along with the Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. If you already own the original game on Switch, you can opt to purchase the upgrade pack separately for just $10, offering a cost-effective way to experience the enhanced version.

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Benefit

For those who already 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 in your subscription, making it a fantastic deal for members.

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

This package encompasses the full original Switch game, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, along with the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. This upgrade brings improved performance, including faster frame rates and quicker load times, as well as enhanced resolution and textures. Essentially, the game looks and runs better on the Nintendo Switch 2 compared to 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."