The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, and Pokemon Legends: Z-A to get Nintendo Switch 2 Editions (Update)

by Mikhail Madnani on 02 April, 2025

Nintendo just announced that select older games will see enhancements on Nintendo Switch 2 as Nintendo Switch 2 Editions. These will be sold digitally and physically.

There will also be paid upgrades for existing owners and new physical releases. When it comes to RPGs, Nintendo has confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Both Zelda games will get these releases on June 5, while Pokemon Legends: Z-A launches in Late 2025 for Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo has also updated the website with more information on each game's upgrade. You can find the information revealed so far for upgrades, screenshot galleries, and a trailer for the Zelda games below:

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Release date: June 5, 2025
Upgrade details

Support for the ZELDA NOTES game-specific service via Nintendo Switch App*

Improved frame rates and resolution

Faster load times

HDR support

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Release date: June 5, 2025
Upgrade details

Support for the ZELDA NOTES game-specific service via Nintendo Switch App*

Improved frame rates and resolution

Faster load times

HDR support

Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Release date: Late 2025
Upgrade details

Improved performance with higher frame rate and resolution