Is Nintendo’s Switch 2 the Ultimate Upgrade for Zelda Fans? No More Frame Rate Issues?

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Summary

  • Both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will have Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrades.
  • According to a Nintendo executive, the games will have fewer frame rate drops on the new console.
  • The Switch 2 will be released on June 5.

As a devoted fan, I’m excitedly sharing that a Nintendo executive mentioned in an interview that “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” will likely experience fewer frame rate issues on the upcoming Switch 2 compared to the original Switch. Yet, it’s important to note that player-created Autobuild constructions, especially those stocked with diverse weapons, might still challenge both “Tears of the Kingdom” and the Switch 2 to their max potential.

As a dedicated gamer, I was thrilled during the recent April 2nd Nintendo Direct where they confirmed that both “Breath of the Wild” and “Tears of the Kingdom” would receive Nintendo Switch 2 Edition updates. These updates promise to boost the frame rate cap and resolution in Docked Mode to an impressive 4K and 60 FPS! While I’m still wondering how they plan to achieve such smooth gameplay, the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 is set to feature a custom Nvidia Tegra processor with DLSS upscaling technology.

Excitingly, the Switch 2 upgrades for both Zelda games are tagged at $9.99 each, but if you’re already a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber with the Expansion Pack, you can claim these upgrades without any extra cost!

In an interview with NintendoLife, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Product Development & Publishing, Nate Bihldorff, stated that both the updated versions of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will load faster on the Switch 2 as compared to its earlier version. Interestingly, he mentioned that there were no noticeable frame rate drops while playing these upgraded packs, which was a problem in the original Switch, especially in the Korok Forest of Breath of the Wild.

Zelda’s Nintendo Switch 2 Editions Will Mostly Be Free of Frame Rate Issues

  • Nintendo executive Nate Bihldorff said Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will not have as many frame rate problems on Switch 2.
  • The Switch versions of both Zelda titles experienced FPS drops in foliage-intense areas like the Korok Forest.
  • The Switch 2’s enhanced graphical capabilities will smooth things out in both games, though player-made Autobuild creations could push things.
  • The Switch 2 Editions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will launch on June 5 alongside the Switch 2 console.

In the daytime, drops in the frame rate of the Korok Forest were more noticeable, primarily due to the shaders employed. However, performance during the nighttime is slightly smoother. Upon launching the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Breath of the Wild, Bihldorff immediately ventured to the Korok Forest, north of Hyrule Castle. He was astounded by the improvements, describing it as “pure magic” that the original Switch could even manage to run it.

According to Bihldorff, the foliage in the game was beautifully detailed with no significant drops in performance. However, Bihldorff pointed out that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s Autobuild system might cause issues for Switch 2 depending on the number of weapons and special effects happening at once. Despite not having a chance to test the Switch 2’s maximum capacity, Bihldorff suggested that players could find ways to surpass its limits.

The mechanical structures humans construct, which traverse their surroundings and can fire numerous missiles, seem to have no alternatives for exceeding the system’s pressure yet, as far as I’m aware.

On June 5, you’ll find both the updated versions of “Breath of the Wild” and “Tears of the Kingdom” launching simultaneously with the official release of the new Switch 2 console. As players continue to explore and craft in “Tears of the Kingdom”, it remains to be seen just what visual feats will challenge the capabilities of the Switch 2’s graphical prowess.

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2025-04-07 22:25