Summary
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition costs $69.99, $10 more than the original Switch version that launched all the way back in 2017.
- The Switch 2 Edition of Breath of the Wild does not include post-launch DLC, which costs an additional $20.
- Those that own the Switch 1 version can upgrade to the Switch 2 version of Breath of the Wild for $10.
Despite being a launch title on the original Nintendo Switch in 2017, the updated version of “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 retails for an impressive $69.99. Originally released as a cross-generation game playable on both Wii U and Nintendo Switch,
In contrast to previous practices, Nintendo did not significantly re-release its top-selling games at reduced prices during the Nintendo Switch period. This trend is evident when considering the upcoming re-launch of “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,” an initial launch game for the Switch, which will also be available as a Switch 2 Edition and will retail for $69.99 – a price $9.99 higher than what it’s currently selling for on the original Switch.
In its new release for the Nintendo Switch 2, “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” boasts several enhancements over the initial Switch version, which accounts for a $10 price hike. The enhanced version will offer smoother gameplay on the Switch 2 and compatibility with the upcoming Zelda Notes feature within the Nintendo Switch app. Zelda Notes encompasses achievements and various useful features for “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”. However, it’s important to note that the $70 “Breath of the Wild” on Switch 2 does not include the entire game experience.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Pricing Explained
- $70 for the Switch 2 Edition
- $20 for the Expansion Pass
- $10 upgrade path for those that already own the game on Switch 1
It’s important to note that the upgraded version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for the Switch 2 doesn’t come with the additional content released through DLC. Some fans might not have been aware, but Breath of the Wild has two expansions – The Master Trials and The Champions’ Ballad – which were available via its Expansion Pass. The Master Trials included new challenges like Trial of the Sword, higher difficulty level (Master Mode), additional ways to earn rewards, Hero Path, Travel Medallion, Korok Mask, and more. On the other hand, The Champions’ Ballad added a new dungeon, new items, and the Master Cycle Zero, a vehicle for Link to explore open-world Hyrule. If you’re a Switch 2 gamer wanting to enjoy this extra content in Breath of the Wild, you’ll need to spend an additional $20. This means the total cost for the complete Breath of the Wild experience on Switch 2 will be $90, even though the game won’t launch until June 5 and will be over eight years old by then.
Even though it’s quite disheartening, there’s a bit of good news: Owners of Nintendo Switch 2 can enhance their Zelda: Breath of the Wild experience if they already own the game for Switch 1. For just $10, you can upgrade to the enhanced version of the game on your new console. Even better, those who subscribe to the Expansion Pack tier of Nintendo Switch Online can grab this upgrade at no additional cost! Compared to buying a brand-new copy, these deals are certainly more appealing.
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2025-04-15 04:45