Legend of Zelda News

Nintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will not support cloud save backups via Nintendo Switch Online. This decision has raised concerns among fans, as it means that save data for these titles cannot be backed up to the cloud, posing a risk of data loss if the console is damaged or lost.

The official store pages for both Zelda: Breath of the Wild & Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in the US and EU include a disclaimer stating: “Please note: this software does not support the Nintendo Switch Online paid membership’s Save Data Cloud backup feature.” Interestingly, this disclaimer is absent from other Switch 2 Edition titles like Metroid Prime 4 and Kirby and the Forgotten Land, suggesting that the restriction is specific to the Zelda titles .

Notably, the Japanese store pages for these games do not mention any cloud save restrictions, leading to speculation that the limitation may be regional or possibly a temporary oversight .

Players can transfer their save data from the original Switch versions to the Switch 2 Editions. However, once transferred, the new save data cannot be backed up to the cloud. Additionally, starting a new game on the Switch 2 Edition will result in save data that is stored only locally, without cloud backup support .

The Switch 2 Editions offer enhancements such as improved visuals, faster load times, and an additional save slot. Despite these upgrades, the lack of cloud save support is a significant drawback for players concerned about data security.

Nintendo has yet to provide an official explanation for this limitation. Fans are hopeful that the company will address this issue in future updates.

For more information and ongoing updates, stay tuned to Zelda Central.

Nintendo has unveiled an exciting new feature for the upcoming Switch 2 editions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom: the ability to repair equipment using a companion app.​

Sheikah Slate Meets Smartphone: Daily Bonuses and Equipment Repair

In these enhanced versions, players can access a daily roulette wheel through the updated Nintendo Switch app. This feature offers various in-game bonuses, including health restoration, energy cell recharges, meals, and, notably, equipment repairs. This means that when your favorite sword is on the verge of breaking during a battle with a Lynel, you might have the chance to restore its durability.​

However, to maintain game balance, each bonus can only be used once per day, and the roulette wheel’s offerings change daily, so equipment repair won’t always be available. ​

Enhanced App Features: Achievements and More

Beyond the equipment repair function, the updated app introduces achievements, voiced navigation, and new memory logs, enriching the overall gameplay experience. ​

Visual Upgrades and DLC Considerations

While the Switch 2 editions boast improved visual performance, it’s important to note that the Breath of the Wild Switch 2 edition will not include its previously released paid DLC, which added new story content and shrines. ​

A Glimpse into the Future: Hyrule Warriors Sequel

In addition to these updates, fans can look forward to the upcoming Hyrule Warriors sequel titled Age of Imprisonment, set to expand the Tears of the Kingdom universe.​

These enhancements aim to provide a more immersive and flexible experience for both new players and longtime fans of the series.

Nintendo during Nintendo Treehouse: Live showcased 27 minutes of new gameplay footage for the Nintendo Switch 2 versions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, as well as providing a look at the Zelda Notes app.

Watch the Video Below:

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

See the Kingdom of Hyrule in a whole new way with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, available with performance upgrades on Nintendo Switch 2. Smoother frame rates, faster load times, and better graphics will make for a fresh experience when revisiting these adventures, and now players will also have a little extra help. Also on the way is an update to the Nintendo Switch App (previously known as the Nintendo Switch Online App), called ZELDA NOTES. This game-specific service is exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of the games and helps players navigate to various locations, like that difficult-to-find shrine or hidden Korok, and will even feature commentary from Princess Zelda herself that was not part of the original games.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

See the Kingdom of Hyrule in a whole new way with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, available with performance upgrades on Nintendo Switch 2. Smoother frame rates, faster load times, and better graphics will make for a fresh experience when revisiting these adventures, and now players will also have a little extra help. Also on the way is an update to the Nintendo Switch App (previously known as the Nintendo Switch Online App), called ZELDA NOTES. This game-specific service is exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of the games and helps players navigate to various locations, like that difficult-to-find shrine or hidden Korok, and will even feature commentary from Princess Zelda herself that was not part of the original games.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5.