--- title: "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch-2/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-nintendo-switch-2-edition/" description: "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" author: "Patrick Dankers" published at: "2025-06-05 00:00:00" image: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-nintendo-switch-2-edition.jpeg" markdown url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch-2/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-nintendo-switch-2-edition.md" --- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Nintendo Switch 2 Releases | NintendoReporters [![The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-nintendo-switch-2-edition.jpeg "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-nintendo-switch-2-edition.jpeg)Your epic adventure is now enhanced for Nintendo Switch 2 ## [](#nintendo-switch-2-edition-features)Nintendo Switch 2 Edition features - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Enhanced resolution, improved textures and HDR support - Smoother frame rates - Faster load times - Additional save slot - Compatible with ZELDA NOTES via the Nintendo Switch App for compatible smart devices. 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. ![video](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FiLoePc9tds/maxresdefault.jpg)Please enable JavaScriptplay-rounded-fill 07:18 [Link](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch-2/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-nintendo-switch-2-edition/) 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. ### [](#explore-an-even-more-breathtaking-hyrule-on-nintendo-switch-2)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. Faster loading times A smoother gameplay experience With quicker loading times, you can travel around Hyrule faster than ever. #### [](#additional-save-slot)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. #### [](#nintendo-switch-app)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)Find out more about ZELDA NOTES A compatible smart device is required. Internet connection fees may apply. The current Nintendo Switch Online app will be renamed to the Nintendo Switch App in late May 2025. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is not required to use ZELDA NOTES. #### [](#included-with-nintendo-switch-online-expansion-pack)Included with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can access this at no additional cost! If you already own The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for Nintendo Switch (European version) 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. ### Release info - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Release date 2025-06-05 00:00:00 Publisher Nintendo Developer Nintendo Demo available DLC available Max players 1 Age rating 12 NS Online support Cloud Saves support Voice Chat support HD Rumble support Languages dutch, english, german, korean, chinese, french, spanish, russian, japanese, italian Genres action, adventure #### The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Related content (8) 21 February 2026 [The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Ver. 1.9.0 update – Thai language support and gameplay fixes](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-2/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-ver-190-update-thai-language-support-and-gameplay-fixes/ "[Nieuws] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Ver. 1.9.0 update – Thai language support and gameplay fixes") [ 10](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-2/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-ver-190-update-thai-language-support-and-gameplay-fixes/#comments "Comments The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Ver. 1.9.0 update – Thai language support and gameplay fixes") 5 January 2026 [BetterVR makes Breath of the Wild fully playable in PC VR, and it’s wild in the best way](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/general/bettervr-makes-breath-of-the-wild-fully-playable-in-pc-vr-and-its-wild-in-the-best-way/ "[Nieuws] BetterVR makes Breath of the Wild fully playable in PC VR, and it’s wild in the best way") [ 5](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/general/bettervr-makes-breath-of-the-wild-fully-playable-in-pc-vr-and-its-wild-in-the-best-way/#comments "Comments BetterVR makes Breath of the Wild fully playable in PC VR, and it’s wild in the best way") 13 July 2025 [The Legend Of Zelda Updates 1.8.2 & 1.4.2: Every Fix Explained for Switch and Switch 2](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-2/the-legend-of-zelda-updates-182-142-every-fix-explained-for-switch-and-switch-2/ "[Nieuws] The Legend Of Zelda Updates 1.8.2 & 1.4.2: Every Fix Explained for Switch and Switch 2") [ 3](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-2/the-legend-of-zelda-updates-182-142-every-fix-explained-for-switch-and-switch-2/#comments "Comments The Legend Of Zelda Updates 1.8.2 & 1.4.2: Every Fix Explained for Switch and Switch 2") 30 June 2025 [Fresh Magic in Hyrule: Exploring the Latest Zelda Updates on Nintendo Switch 2](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-2/fresh-magic-in-hyrule-exploring-the-latest-zelda-updates-on-nintendo-switch-2/ "[Nieuws] Fresh Magic in Hyrule: Exploring the Latest Zelda Updates on Nintendo Switch 2") [ 3](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-2/fresh-magic-in-hyrule-exploring-the-latest-zelda-updates-on-nintendo-switch-2/#comments "Comments Fresh Magic in Hyrule: Exploring the Latest Zelda Updates on Nintendo Switch 2") 9 June 2025 [Nintendo’s Zelda Notes Update Leaves Fans Wondering Who Really Voiced Princess Zelda](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-2/nintendos-zelda-notes-update-leaves-fans-wondering-who-really-voiced-princess-zelda/ "[Nieuws] Nintendo’s Zelda Notes Update Leaves Fans Wondering Who Really Voiced Princess Zelda") [ 3](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-2/nintendos-zelda-notes-update-leaves-fans-wondering-who-really-voiced-princess-zelda/#comments "Comments Nintendo’s Zelda Notes Update Leaves Fans Wondering Who Really Voiced Princess Zelda") 3 May 2025 [Japanese speedrunner shocks fans by beating Zelda Breath of The Wild Switch 2 final boss in just 15 minutes](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-2/japanese-speedrunner-shocks-fans-by-beating-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-switch-2-final-boss-in-just-15-minutes/ "[Nieuws] Japanese speedrunner shocks fans by beating Zelda Breath of The Wild Switch 2 final boss in just 15 minutes") [ 0](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-2/japanese-speedrunner-shocks-fans-by-beating-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-switch-2-final-boss-in-just-15-minutes/#comments "Comments Japanese speedrunner shocks fans by beating Zelda Breath of The Wild Switch 2 final boss in just 15 minutes") 25 April 2025 [Zelda Cloud Saves Missing On Nintendo Switch 2? 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