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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Your epic adventure is now enhanced for Nintendo Switch 2
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Fantasy Violence, Online interactivity

Your epic adventure is now enhanced for Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2 Edition features

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  • Includes:
    • Improved performance in higher resolution
    • HDR support*
    • Compatible with ZELDA NOTES via the Nintendo Switch App for compatible smart devices.
    • Nintendo Switch game: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  • Includes:
    • Improved performance in higher resolution
    • HDR support*
    • Compatible with ZELDA NOTES via the Nintendo Switch App for compatible smart devices.
    • Nintendo Switch game: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

*HDR-compatible display required when playing in TV mode.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is playable only on Nintendo Switch 2. If you already own The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for Nintendo Switch, you can purchase the upgrade pack to play the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

Learn more about upgrade packs


Introduction Video


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No kingdom. No memories. After a 100-year slumber, Link wakes up alone in a world he no longer remembers. Now the legendary hero must explore a vast and dangerous land and regain his memories before Hyrule is lost forever.

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Explore an even more breathtaking Hyrule on Nintendo Switch 2.

With higher resolution, improved frame rates, and HDR support, the expansive world of Hyrule has never looked better.

Explore an even more breathtaking Hyrule on Nintendo Switch 2.


With higher resolution, improved frame rates, and HDR support, the expansive world of Hyrule has never looked better.

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Faster loading times

A smoother gameplay experience

With quicker loading times, you can travel around Hyrule faster than ever.


Faster loading times

A smoother gameplay experience


With quicker loading times, you can travel around Hyrule faster than ever.

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Additional save slot

Continue your journey or start a new adventure

With two save files, you can start a brand new adventure or continue a previous one with your existing save data.

Save data created in the second save data slot in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition cannot be transferred to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch.

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Additional save slot

Continue your journey or start a new adventure

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With two save files, you can start a brand new adventure or continue a previous one with your existing save data.

Save data created in the second save data slot in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition cannot be transferred to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch.

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Nintendo Switch App

Get even more out of your adventure with ZELDA NOTES

Find your way with voiced navigation and insights from characters like Princess Zelda, as well as additional features to support your adventures in Hyrule.


Find out more about ZELDA NOTES


A compatible smart device is required. Internet connection fees may apply. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is not required to use ZELDA NOTES.

Nintendo Switch App

Get even more out of your adventure with ZELDA NOTES

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Find your way with voiced navigation and insights from characters like Princess Zelda, as well as additional features to support your adventures in Hyrule.


Find out more about ZELDA NOTES


A compatible smart device is required. Internet connection fees may apply.

Included with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can access this at no additional cost!

Find out more >

If you already own The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for Nintendo Switch and have an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership (either Individual or Family), you will be able to access the upgrade pack for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for no additional cost when it launches.

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Retailers

Australia

Big W - Australia
EB Games - Australia
Gamesmen - Australia
Harvey Norman - Australia
JB Hi-Fi - Australia
Kogan - Australia
My Nintendo Store (AU)
Officeworks
Target - Australia

New Zealand

EB Games - New Zealand
Harvey Norman - New Zealand
Heathcotes - New Zealand
JB Hi-Fi - New Zealand
Mighty Ape - New Zealand
My Nintendo Store (NZ)
Noel Leeming - New Zealand
Spark - New Zealand
The Warehouse - New Zealand

Game specifications

Release date5/6/2025
GenreAction, Adventure
No. of players1 player
Game file size24.0GB
PublisherNintendo
Supported languagesJapanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Dutch, Russian, Chinese (Simplified), Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional)

Supported play modes

TV mode
Tabletop mode
Handheld mode

Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required (sold separately). See support for details.

This game supports the following features:

Save Data Cloud

Play online, access classic games, and more with a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Learn more

Notices

A paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online is required to use the Save Data Cloud. Find out more about the paid membership subscription.

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