Is this the same game as the original Tears of the Kingdom?

Yes. It is the same game with enhanced resolution, textures, framerates and load times for Switch 2, plus the ZELDA NOTES service.

Do I need to play Breath of the Wild first?

Not strictly, but the story continues from it and many characters and locations carry over. Playing the first game makes the sequel clearer.

Do I need a Nintendo Switch Online membership for ZELDA NOTES?

No. ZELDA NOTES works without a membership, though you need the Nintendo Switch app on a compatible phone.

Can more than one person play?

No. It is a single-player game with no offline or online multiplayer.

Is it suitable for children?

It is rated Everyone 10+ for fantasy violence and mild suggestive themes. Younger players may find the building systems and difficulty demanding.

The physical game card for Nintendo Switch 2. No add-on content or accessories are included.

Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition (Switch 2)

Q: Where is the Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition (Switch 2) cheapest?

At GameStop, for $69.99, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition (Switch 2)?

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 391 ratings.

Q: Where can I buy the Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition (Switch 2)?

6 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, Antonline, Target.

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What reviewers say

4.7 / 5391 ratings

Owners rate it very highly, calling it one of the best open-world games on the system. Most praise the freedom of the building and fusing systems and the sheer amount of content, while some find the opening hours slow and the Depths repetitive.

What people mention

FreedomPraisedPlayers say the abilities let them solve shrines and reach places in ways the game never spells out.
ContentPraisedOwners describe dozens of hours of exploration, shrines and side quests before the main story ends.
BuildingPraisedFusing weapons and assembling vehicles is called the most fun part of combat and travel.
OpeningMixedSome find the first hours slow while the game introduces its many systems.
DepthsCriticisedThe underground area is described as dark and repetitive compared with the sky islands.
PerformancePraisedThe Switch 2 Edition is said to run smoother with faster loads than the original release.

About the Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition (Switch 2)

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an action-adventure game for a single player. As Link, you explore the land and skies of Hyrule and investigate the origins of the mysterious gloom threatening the kingdom. You wield powerful abilities in surprising and creative ways. It is the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

This Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is built for the Nintendo Switch 2 system. It brings improved framerates, faster load times, and enhanced resolution and textures.

The edition also includes ZELDA NOTES, a game-specific service in the Nintendo Switch app for compatible smart devices. With it, you can earn daily in-game bonuses, compare your play data with others around the world, decorate your in-game photos for social media, and transfer items to other players by QR Code. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is not required to use ZELDA NOTES.

Platform

Nintendo Switch 2

Edition

Physical

Genre

Action, Adventure

Game modes

Singleplayer

Players

1 player (offline)

ESRB rating

Everyone 10+