Nintendo has officially announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will indeed support cloud saves, much to the relief of fans. Initially, there was confusion and concern when Nintendo's website for the game included a disclaimer stating that the software would not support the Nintendo Switch Online paid membership's Save Data Cloud backup feature. This led to worries that the enhanced version of the game for the Switch 2 might not allow for cloud saves, as highlighted by IGN's recent report.
However, Nintendo has since updated its website with new information. The revised disclaimer now reads: "Save data created in the second save data slot in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition cannot be transferred to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Nintendo Switch." This clarification suggests that players will be able to transfer their saves from the original Switch to the Switch 2, but not vice versa. This update should reassure Switch 2 owners and has been further detailed by Eurogamer.
Interestingly, the page for Donkey Kong Bananza on the Nintendo website has removed all references to cloud saves, leaving fans to wonder about its save data capabilities. Meanwhile, the page for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition now includes the same message regarding save transfers, indicating a consistent approach across these titles.
In other news, pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 have gone live, maintaining a price point of $449.99. The response has been as enthusiastic as expected. For more details on securing your own Switch 2, you can refer to IGN's comprehensive Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.
