Summary
- The Switch 2 Edition of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is priced at $69.99, which is $10 more than the original version released in 2017.
- This new version does not include the post-launch DLC, which costs an extra $20.
- Owners of the original Switch version can upgrade to the new version for $10.
Even though Zelda: Breath of the Wild was a flagship title for the original Nintendo Switch when it launched back in 2017, the new Switch 2 Edition commands a hefty price of $69.99. This game, which was also available on Wii U, garnered high praise and quickly ascended the ranks to become one of the most acclaimed games of all time.
Despite Nintendo’s usual practice of re-releasing blockbuster titles at lower prices, they seem to be ignoring this trend for the Switch generation. The upcoming re-launch of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—a title that debuted alongside the original Switch—will retail for $69.99, notably more expensive than the original price on the former console.
Unfortunately for fans, the Switch 2 Edition does not include DLC.
Players wanting to access content from the Breath of the Wild expansion, such as The Master Trials and The Champions’ Ballad, should prepare to pay an additional $20. Overall, to enjoy the complete Breath of the Wild experience on Switch 2, gamers will need to shell out a total of $90, despite its age approaching eight years by the time it hits the shelves on June 5.
However, there exists a silver lining: fans can upgrade to the new version for merely $10 if they already own the original. Those subscribed to the Expansion Pack tier of Nintendo Switch Online will even get the upgrade at no cost, making these options far more appealing than paying the standard price.
