Summary
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildSwitch 2 Edition will not come with its DLC included, Nintendo has confirmed. While the Switch 2 offers some noteworthy performance improvements to the original Switch games, many fans have criticized how Nintendo is handling these upgrades, especially in terms of their price. The omission ofThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s two DLC packs in the updated version may add to those concerns.
During Nintendo’s deep dive into the Switch 2 on April 2, it was confirmed thatBOTWandTears of the Kingdomwould both get Switch 2 editionswhen the console launches in June. As is to be expected, these titles will run at a higher frame rate and improved resolution than their original versions, but the Direct notably left out any word on whether they’d includeBOTW’s DLC. Now, Nintendo has clarified things, and while the truth may not be surprising, it is disappointing for fans looking to get the most out of the updated version ofBOTW.
Ina statement to IGN, Nintendo confirmed that the Switch 2 Edition ofBreath of the Wilddoesn’t include theChampions' BalladorMaster TrialsDLC packs. The omission is certain to frustrate some gamers, as they’llhave to pay $9.99 for theBOTWSwitch 2 upgradeif they already own the game on the original console. Considering the game’s Expansion Pass, which includes both DLCs, costs $20, that means fans will end up paying an additional $30 to play the fully expanded game on the Switch 2, despite already owning a copy. Those who don’t ownBOTWwill need to pay a total of $90 to get the Switch 2 Edition of the game plus its DLC.
Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition Does Not Include DLC
The $9.99 charge for the Switch 2 version of the game does come with some additional benefits. The Nintendo Treehouse event that followed the April 2 Direct showed thatBOTWload times take just 16 seconds on Switch 2, compared to 24 seconds on the original, which is a decent jump in performance. The new version also comes with a navigation aid to make it easier to find hidden items and some expanded bits of game lore to discover. However, some fans may still find it difficult to pay more to play a game they already own, especially if the package doesn’t include the title’s DLC.
Some fans sayBreath of the Wildhas some of the Switch’s best DLC, so it’s unfortunate that the paid upgrade doesn’t include it. Many have already called out the practice of charging for next-gen upgrades, so it will be interesting to see how this affectsBOTWsales on the Switch 2 when it comes out.
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