Zelda’s Switch 2 Price Might Upset You

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is known as one of the most beloved games on the Nintendo Switch. However, the price announced for the Switch 2 version of the game has caused a backlash among fans. Nintendo announced that the Switch 2 version of the game will be $70, but that the DLC content is not included in this price and an additional $20 must be paid. Thus, a total of $90 must be paid for the full game experience.

Zelda Price Hurts

If you have an existing copy of the game, then you are a little luckier. Nintendo is offering existing Breath of the Wild owners the opportunity to upgrade to the Switch 2 version of the game for just $10. This upgrade includes improvements such as higher resolution, HDR support, and better frame rates. However, this upgrade does not include DLC content.

Many players criticize the re-release of an old game at such a high price. In particular, the fact that DLC is not included and that this content is offered for a separate fee is considered by players as a “too commercial” move. Considering that Breath of the Wild was first released for Wii U and Switch in 2017, this pricing policy has caused controversy.

If you are planning to switch to the Nintendo Switch 2 console and want to play Breath of the Wild to its full experience, you will need to plan your budget by considering both the base version of the game and its DLC. This pricing decision also gives clues about Nintendo’s next-generation console strategy. While the technical improvements offered by the Switch 2 create an opportunity for old games to be re-evaluated, time will tell how this will affect players’ wallets.

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