The much-anticipated The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is slated for an exclusive release on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. This edition comes packed with the original game, enhanced for the Switch 2, and includes the Zelda Notes feature accessible through the Nintendo Switch app. Preorders are now open, and you can secure your copy at Target.

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

You can find this game at:

• Target - $79.99
• Walmart - $79.00
• GameStop - $79.99

The pricing of this edition at $79.99 reflects Nintendo's new pricing strategy for Switch 2 games, which is higher than the usual. The original game was priced at $69.99, and this new edition adds a $10 premium for the Switch 2 enhancements. While the increase might not be welcome, it's a necessary adjustment for the upgraded experience.

Upgrade Pack Is Also Available Separately

If you already own the original Switch version of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you can buy the Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack separately for just $10. This allows you to enjoy the enhancements without repurchasing the entire game.

Upgrade Pack Is Free with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

For those who are members of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack and already own Tears of the Kingdom, the upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition comes at no extra cost. It's a fantastic perk included in your subscription.

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

This edition includes the full original game, enhanced for the Nintendo Switch 2. You can expect upgraded performance with faster frame rates and load times, as well as improved resolution and textures. The game will look and run better than ever on the new console.

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."

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