Switch 2 Zelda: Breath of the Wild Lacks DLC

Amid ongoing confusion about Nintendo Switch 2 pricing – particularly in the fluctuating US market – we've uncovered another potential cost that might catch players off guard. The Nintendo Switch 2 edition of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild won't include the Expansion Pass, meaning newcomers will need to drop an extra $20 to access the DLC content.

Here's why this matters: Since last week's Nintendo Switch 2 game pricing reveal, gamers have been grappling with confusing upgrade paths. Current Switch owners can rejoice – your existing copy of Breath of the Wild (including purchased DLC) will work fine on the new console. But things get trickier for those seeking the enhanced experience.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Enhanced Edition offers visual upgrades, performance boosts, achievements, and compatibility with the new "Zelda Notes" service. While current owners can upgrade for $10, newcomers face steeper costs. The enhanced version retails for $70 (a $10 premium over the original's launch price), with the DLC adding another $20. That's $90 for the complete package – quite the investment for an eight-year-old game's remaster.

Nintendo confirmed this pricing structure to IGN: "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition does not include The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Expansion Pass DLC. That DLC is available as a separate purchase."

While technically fair (mirroring what original buyers paid plus upgrade costs), this approach contrasts sharply with industry norms. Other publishers typically bundle DLC in enhanced editions or reduce prices for aging titles. When you consider Mario Kart World's $80 price tag and the Switch 2's potential $450+ price point (depending on tariffs), that $90 total for Breath of the Wild stings – especially since it originally launched on Wii U back in 2017.

This might not affect most potential players – Breath of the Wild has already sold phenomenally well. But for those holding out for the "definitive" Switch 2 experience (especially newcomers considering both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom), that additional DLC cost could be a bitter pill to swallow.