Summary
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildandTears of the Kingdomwill have achievements on theNintendo Switch 2, but there’s a catch: they will not be available in-game. Nintendo is planning several upgrades for bothZeldatitles as they will be released for theSwitch 2, and fans are excited about the inclusion of achievements in these legendary games.
The Switch 2 editions ofBreath of the WildandTears of the Kingdomwere announced duringthe recent Nintendo Directdedicated to the company’s upcoming console. It was revealed that the Switch 2 would cost $449.99 and be released on June 5, sooner than many in the community had expected.
During the event, it was also revealed thatThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildandTears of the Kingdomwould get achievements on the Switch 2, as long as gamers use the Nintendo Switch App. According to Nintendo, the app will track achievements, allowing gamers to earn in-app medals based on their gameplay, such as the number of chests opened, the amount of Rupees earned, and more. In the Achievements section of the app, categories like “Quests and Adventures Cleared,” “Shrines of Light Cleared,” and “Locations Visited” can be seen as achievements directly linked to the player’s progression in their adventure.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Achievements Will Be Tracked on the Nintendo Switch App
Fortunately, this is not the only useful upgrade that Switch 2 players will have while playingZeldagames using the Nintendo Switch App. Other important improvements include the Zelda Notes feature, which can be used to improve navigation during gameplay, including tips for finding Shrines, Koroks, or other hidden items. Additionally, theVoice Memories section will expand theLegend of Zelda’s loreas players explore, and features like the Autobuild Sharing tool will allow gamers to share their creations with others. While all of these features require a smartphone with an app and are entirely optional, they’re a unique way to make the experience feel fresh, especially for people playing for the second time.
BothZeldagames will be launch titles for the Switch 2. It’s not surprising to see Nintendo giving so much attention to itsZeldagames on the upcoming console, as they have been very successful.Breath of the Wild hassold over 34 million copies to date.Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas sold over 21.5 million units, establishing itself as another of Nintendo’s biggest hits.
Zeldafans will also get a newgame for the Switch 2 calledHyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. This is an upcoming hack-and-slash title that will work as a prequel toTears of the Kingdom, and it will be released in Winter 2025.
