Zelda Switch 2 Upgrade Packs Priced at $9.99 Each

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Summary

  • The Switch 2 upgrade packs for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom cost $9.99 each.
  • The majority of Nintendo Switch games will be backwards-compatible with the Switch 2, with some titles offering enhanced performance on the console.
  • Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack users get the Zelda upgrade packs for free.

Nintendo has disclosed the cost information for two game upgrade packs that were earlier unveiled for the Switch 2, namely those for “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” and its upcoming sequel in 2023, “Tears of the Kingdom.” These upgrades for the Switch 2 were initially presented during the Nintendo Direct event for the Switch 2 held earlier this month. These upgrade packs will enable players to savor certain games like “Breath of the Wild” at higher frame rates and resolutions on the Switch 2, while also incorporating new features in some instances.

While the Switch 2 may not have a perfect technical match with the original Nintendo Switch, Nintendo has promised that most Nintendo Switch games will work on the new console, albeit with a few exceptions. In addition to being playable on the Switch 2, certain popular Nintendo titles will receive “upgrade packs” that can be purchased, allowing players to experience these games at higher frame rates and resolutions thanks to the enhanced capabilities of the Switch 2’s hardware. It is important to note that not every game’s upgrade pack will offer identical benefits; while improved performance may be consistent across all upgrades, some will also introduce new features and even game modes.

In the latest Nintendo Direct, they didn’t specify the cost of the upgrade packs, but a recent interview with Bill Trinen, Nintendo of America’s Vice President of Product and Player Experience, has disclosed the pricing for the Zelda upgrade packs. If you already own the base software for Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, their respective Switch 2 upgrade packs will be priced at $9.99 each. While this might be less than some fans expected, others may have hoped for a lower price. The international pricing for these games’ upgrade packs is yet to be confirmed, but it’s likely that the cost will be equivalent to $9.99 USD worldwide.

Not Every Switch 2 Upgrade Pack May Be Priced Equally

Keep in mind that the costs for upgrade packages for other games haven’t been disclosed as of now. Some upcoming games like “Super Mario Party Jamboree”, “Kirby and the Forgotten Land”, “Metroid Prime 4: Beyond”, and “Pokemon Legends: Z-A” will offer paid upgrade packs. Interestingly, the latter two are slated for release on both the original Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 consoles this year. However, the pricing structure for these unreleased Switch 2 games is still undecided, and it remains uncertain whether they’ll come as bundles that include their upgrade packs for the Switch 2.

In summary, it has been confirmed by an article from Nintendo’s official website that owners of the Nintendo Switch 2 who subscribe to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service will receive the upgrade packs for “Breath of the Wild” and “Tears of the Kingdom” at no extra cost. Preliminary hands-on previews of these “Zelda” games on the Nintendo Switch 2 have garnered positive feedback, with many praising the significant enhancements in performance and visual quality that the upgrade packs bring to the overall gaming experience.

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2025-04-07 21:14