One thing that Nintendo confirmed in today’s Switch 2 Direct is that there will be enhanced versions of Switch 1 games. These Nintendo Switch 2 Edition titles are available to get, but for those who already own the original version of these games, they will have to purchase an upgrade pack for the game to be able to experience the enhancements.
What is surprising is that Nintendo hasn’t officially stated how much these upgrade packs will cost. However, social media users have been doing some math, and it’s looking possible that the upgrade packs may cost anywhere between $10 and $15. Whenever Nintendo confirms it themselves, we’ll let you know. For now, you can see a social media post relaying the news down below.
Upgrade Packs should cost approx. $10 to $15
— Pierre485 (@pierre485_) April 2, 2025
Zelda BOTW JP Price – ¥6.980
Zelda BOTW NS2 Edition JP Price – ¥8.678
Difference = ¥1.698 ($11) https://t.co/hUZ2Tnbgna
That’s a no from me dawg.
I’ll just play them at regular resolution and frame rate. Didnt bother when they released, and they won’t bother me now.
haha
This is the industry standard that is set first by Sony with PS4->PS5. I think only Xbox that did the right thing by offering the upgrades for free.
This is the industry standard that is set first by Sony with PS4->PS5. I think only Xbox that did the right thing by offering the upgrades for free.
It takes time and money to do this. The upgrades for Horizon alone are totally worth it.
But guess what. Sony also give away multiple upgrades for free.
What do you mean I get free upgrades for all my ps4 to ps5 games. There usually just downloadable patches or I have to insert the disc first.
I honestly expected $20 so this is nice. I don’t think it’s worth it just for improved fps or visuals, though. Could be worth it for the extra content like in Mario Party and Kirby. Basically just DLC.
Nintendo’s website says it’s free you guys. Don’t believe everything you read. “Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members playing on Nintendo Switch 2 will soon gain access to upgrade packs for both the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom games, allowing them to enjoy the Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of these games at no additional cost. Note: you must have either The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch to use the respective upgrade pack.”
I won’t pay that much just to get 4k at 60 fps…just like the DLC, it will have to be worth it!
@ Billy. You’re ONLY talking about Zelda…
The Zelda’s, at least, are free with a Switch Online Expansion pass so if you have that this is irrelevant news
“Nintendo Switch Online members” they are only free with the membership, so no. They are not free. Reading comprehension, you should try it.
There’s a bit more nuance to this than some people realize:
– The paid expansions are only for games with added content like Kirby, Zelda, and Mario Party. It’s basically DLC for for those games since they have a bunch of new content. IMO though the Zelda added content was meh
– The Zelda expansions will be free if you have Nintendo online+, so at least there’s that.
– Other games WILL be getting performance upgrades and those will be free (like scarlet and violet). You can find a list on Nintendo’s website.
Will your save data carry over to the updated versions or will they be treated as new games? Guessing the latter but would be nice if it’s the former.
Save data transfers over
Well, at least NSO expansion members get the Zelda ones for free. Was there any word on that same deal for any of the other Switch 2 Edition games?
That’s gonna be a hard pass for me. Not only is the Switch 2 over-priced (and out-dated before it even releases by a large margin), but the games are going to be ridiculously expensive. Nintendo is definitely the most greedy of the bunch and they can be because adults keep buying the same kiddy game over and over and over.