Nintendo Switch 2 Confirms Cloud Saves but Limits Zelda Game Transfers to Original Switch

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Summary

  • After a recent miscommunication, Nintendo has confirmed that Switch 2 games will support cloud saves.
  • However, players can’t transfer second save files from the Switch 2 version of both recent Zelda titles to the original Switch console.
  • The console will be released on June 5, 2025.

It appears that the Nintendo Switch 2 will indeed offer cloud save functionality, as recent updates to game listings have shed light on how this feature operates with certain titles. Previously, there was speculation about whether or not this highly anticipated successor to Nintendo’s hybrid console would include cloud backup support for games, which had sparked a mix of excitement and criticism. However, it now seems that any confusion about this matter may have been due to miscommunication.

In the recent past, video game enthusiasts spotted a notice indicating that future versions of the Zelda series on Switch 2 might not offer cloud saves, a feature commonly found in Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions. Similarly, the description for Donkey Kong Bananza stated explicitly that the cloud save data backup was not available for these games. Despite this, the Japanese version of the website suggested that these specific titles had optional cloud saves, adding to the perplexity.

Previously, a disclaimer on the store pages for “Breath of the Wild” and “Tears of the Kingdom” indicated that second save files could not be transferred from the Switch 2 version to an original Switch console. However, this disclaimer has been removed, replaced with a new one stating that this transfer is indeed not possible. Interestingly, there’s no such note for “Donkey Kong Bananza”, as it’s a Switch 2 exclusive and thus transfers to an OG Switch would be impossible by default. The updated warning aligns better with the expected functionality of Cloud Save Backups on the Switch 2, as they still appear to be available according to early previews of the Nintendo Switch Online app.

Zelda Switch 2 Editions Seemingly Support Cloud Saves, But with Limited Transfers

It appears that Nintendo has revised their statement regarding the cloud saves for the updated versions of “BotW” and “TotK” on Switch 2. While these new versions do support cloud saves, it’s important to note that these backups cannot be transferred from a Switch 2 to an original Switch. This decision seems logical given that the Switch 2 editions offer additional content not found in the original games, such as an equipment repair feature for “Zelda” titles on Switch 2, which is exclusive to the newer consoles. As for “Donkey Kong”, it’s possible that the earlier mention of a warning about cloud saves was simply an error, as there is no such warning present in the current listing.

Fans who were concerned about getting the most out of their Nintendo Switch Online subscription should find this recent news reassuring. However, it’s not the only issue causing stir around this service lately. Nintendo has clarified that the new GameCube controller will function optimally only within the Nintendo Classics app, since it lacks certain buttons and features that other Switch 2 games might employ. There are still some unanswered questions regarding Nintendo Switch Online on the new console, but as the release date approaches, fans can expect more information to surface.

The news should make fans happy who were worried they wouldn’t get full value from their Nintendo Switch Online membership. But there have been other issues with this service recently too. Nintendo has said that a new GameCube controller will only work properly in the Nintendo Classics app because it doesn’t have all the buttons and features that other Switch 2 games might need. There are still some questions about Nintendo Switch Online on the new console, but fans should find out more as we get closer to release day.

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2025-04-23 18:44