Zelda Switch 2 Edition Games Don’t Support a Standard Feature

Both Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom won’t support cloud saves on the Nintendo Switch 2. The wildly popular titles will both be upgraded for Nintendo’s new system, but fans are now concerned that their Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom data won’t be backed up as they explore Hyrule on the Switch 2.

During the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream held earlier in April, fans got their first look at the system itself, along with many of the titles set to be released both at launch and in the future. It was confirmed that both Zelda titles would receive Switch 2 versions, featuring faster load times, enhanced resolution, smoother frame rates, and HDR support. Players will also be able to utilize the new Zelda Notes feature in the Nintendo Switch App, which will include navigation, item sharing, daily bonuses, and more. While many are eager to step back into Link’s shoes on Nintendo’s upcoming console, the games seem to be missing a standard feature that has become commonplace in gaming as a whole.

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As reported by Eurogamer, the store pages for both Zelda titles feature a note warning players that the games don’t support the Save Data Cloud backup feature, which is part of the paid Nintendo Switch Online membership. To make things stranger, this disclaimer only appears on the US and EU store pages for the games, with the Japanese store still mentioning optional cloud saves. This doesn’t seem to be a widespread problem for Switch 2 Edition titles, as the pages for Metroid Prime 4 and Kirby and the Forgotten Land don’t include the odd disclaimer. Unless this changes in the future, players will be able to import their save file from the original Switch, but they won’t be able to create a new cloud save file, and no new backups can be created.

The Switch 2 Versions of Both Zelda Games Won’t Support Cloud Saves

Despite this hiccup, the upgraded versions of both Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on the Nintendo Switch 2 will bring plenty of long-requested enhancements. Both Zelda titles will now have achievements, which will be tracked using the Nintendo Switch App, and players will have access to two save files. The Switch 2 Edition of each game will cost $70, but those already owning the games on the original Switch will be able to upgrade for only $10 per game.

Some fresh Zelda content is also on the way to the Nintendo Switch 2, with Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment set to release sometime in Winter 2025. A prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the title will allow players to control Princess Zelda as she works to save the world from the evil Ganondorf.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Systems

Released

May 12, 2023

ESRB

Rated E for Everyone 10+ for Fantasy Violence and Mild Suggestive Themes

Developer(s)

Nintendo

Publisher(s)

Nintendo

Engine

Havok

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