The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition was approved a while back by the game publishers. The series has a huge fan base worldwide and a couple of its games are announced to be available for Nintendo’s latest handheld Switch 2, including Breath of the Wild.  However, many fans are still unaware whether the game will be revamped heavily in terms of the story, graphics, quests, gameplay, etc. In this piece, we go over what to expect from Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch 2!

The upgraded Breath of the Wild experience

Breath of the Wild is an open-world action-adventure game that is favored by many fans all around the world. In the Nintendo Switch 2 version, it comes with enhanced gameplay mechanics and graphics.

In this game, you control Link and explore a large version of Hyrule. The game has no set path. You can go anywhere and do tasks in your own order, which is one of the best features this series offers. 

The world reacts to what you do. For example, during a thunderstorm, metal items can attract lightning. You can use this to attack enemies or need to drop your metal gear to stay safe.

You can also climb almost anything in the world. Link can run, swim, glide with a paraglider, and cook food for special effects. Weapons and shields break after use, so you must always find new ones. Some wooden weapons can start fires, and shields can be used like snowboards.

Shrines offer puzzles and small battles. Completing them gives you Spirit Orbs. You can use them to gain more health or stamina. You also find Korok seeds by solving small tasks. These seeds let you expand your inventory. There are also towns where you get side quests and shops that sell items and clothes.

The story of The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

The game takes place in Hyrule at the end of the Zelda timeline. Long ago, a race called the Sheikah created powerful machines called Divine Beasts and Guardians. These machines helped protect the kingdom from a dark force named Calamity Ganon.

Thousands of years later, the kingdom returns to a simpler time in the story. People discover the old machines and prepare for Ganon’s return. Zelda trained to unlock her powers, and Link was chosen to protect her. But when Ganon came back, he took control of the machines. He destroyed much of the kingdom. The Champions died, and Link was badly injured while saving Zelda.

Zelda used her magic to protect Link and sealed both herself and Ganon inside Hyrule Castle. Link was placed in a healing chamber. A hundred years later, he wakes up without memories.

After this point, the only objective in the main story line is to take revenge from Ganon, or at least take it down. After allying with different characters in the game, the player will have to take down Ganon to complete the story.

Will Breath of the Wild be on Switch 2?

Yes, Breath of the Wild is available on the Nintendo Switch 2. You can buy it through the Nintendo Shop or from other trusted retailers and shops. The Nintendo Switch 2 version has better graphics and offers a better experience for the fans of this legendary series.

How many hours to 100% Breath of the Wild?

Breath of the Wild is a long game full of main and side quests all around the map. If you only follow the main story, it takes about 50 hours, says HowLongToBeat. If you want to do everything in the game, like shrines, side quests, and finding all items, it takes about 193 hours.

This includes finding 900 Korok seeds, completing 120 shrines, and visiting every area on the map. The game rewards exploration and lets you take your time.

One player finished a full 100% speedrun just one month before the Switch 2 came out. The Japanese speedrunner Ikaboz went to an official Nintendo event in Tokyo and he finished the story in less than 10 minutes, keeping in mind he only had 20 minutes until the demo version ran out.

Should I play Breath of the Wild before Tears of the Kingdom?

Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are connected. Tears of the Kingdom is a direct sequel and happens after the events of Breath of the Wild. If you want to understand the story and characters better, you should play Breath of the Wild first.

However, it’s obviously not required. Tears of the Kingdom has its own plot and new gameplay features. It takes place in a changed version of Hyrule and adds new places to explore, such as areas in the sky and underground.

It may even feel repetitive for some players because the world and controls are very similar. Of course, this doesn’t go for the die-hard Zelda players as many of them like completing the main story line more than once in each game. If you want the full experience, start with Breath of the Wild. If you want to jump into the newer game right away, you can still enjoy it.

Can you play TOTK on Switch 2?

Yes, as announced by Nintendo, Tears of the Kingdom works on the Nintendo Switch 2. The development team improved the game for the new console, and it is expected to run better and load faster. The Switch 2 version offers a smoother and more stable experience, especially during big battles or when exploring large areas, when you need more CPU and GPU power.