Players Can Safely Transition Their Save Data to the New Console
Nintendo has clarified that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Switch 2 Edition will support cloud save backups via Nintendo Switch Online. This update addresses earlier concerns about save data compatibility when transitioning to the upcoming console.
Previously, the eShop listings for the Switch 2 Editions of Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild indicated that cloud saves were not supported, raising concerns among players about preserving their progress. Nintendo has since updated these listings to provide clearer information.
The revised message specifies that save data created in the second save slot of the Switch 2 Edition cannot be transferred back to the original Switch version. This means that while cloud backups are supported, certain save data may not be compatible across different console versions.
This clarification is also present on the eShop page for Donkey Kong Bananza – Switch 2 Edition. However, other titles like Breath of the Wild – Switch 2 Edition still display the older warning, suggesting that further updates may be forthcoming.
The Switch 2 Editions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are set to launch alongside the new console on June 5. Players who already own the original Switch versions can upgrade for $10, while standalone digital copies will be available for $70.
It’s important to note that the Breath of the Wild – Switch 2 Edition does not include content from the original expansion pass. New players will need to purchase the expansion pass separately to access the additional content.
Other titles receiving Switch 2 Edition upgrades include Super Mario Party Jamboree with the Jamboree TV expansion, Kirby and the Forgotten Land with the Star Crossed World expansion, as well as upcoming releases like Metroid Prime 4 and Pokémon Legends: Z-A. These upgraded versions promise enhanced visuals, improved performance, faster load times, and new features accessible through the official Nintendo smartphone app.
For Zelda fans, the confirmation of cloud save support in Tears of the Kingdom – Switch 2 Edition offers reassurance that their in-game progress will be preserved when transitioning to the new console.
