--- title: "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch-2/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-nintendo-switch-2-edition/" description: "In this sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you’ll decide your own path through the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and the mysterious islands floating in the vast skies above." author: "Patrick Dankers" published at: "2025-06-05 00:00:00" image: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-nintendo-switch-2-edition.jpeg" markdown url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch-2/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-nintendo-switch-2-edition.md" --- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Nintendo Switch 2 Releases | NintendoReporters [![The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-nintendo-switch-2-edition.jpeg "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-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: Tears of the Kingdom - 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: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is playable only on Nintendo Switch 2. If you already own The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 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-tears-of-the-kingdom-nintendo-switch-2-edition/) In this sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you’ll decide your own path through the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and the mysterious islands floating in the vast skies above. Can you harness the power of Link’s new abilities to fight back against the malevolent forces that threaten the kingdom? Explore the land, sky, and depths of Hyrule like never before 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 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: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition cannot be transferred to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 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, share blueprints of your Ultrahand creations with other players, and more. #### [](#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: Tears of the Kingdom 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: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for no additional cost when it launches. ### Release info - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Release date 2025-06-05 00:00:00 Publisher Nintendo Demo available DLC available Max players 1 Age rating 12 NS Online support Cloud Saves support Voice Chat support HD Rumble support Languages japanese, english, spanish, french, german, italian, dutch, russian, korean, chinese Genres action, adventure #### The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Related content (9) 7 April 2026 [The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Secrets of the Zonai looks like a must-own release for Hyrule 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