Nintendo has officially confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on the Nintendo Switch 2 will indeed support cloud saves, dispelling earlier concerns among fans. This announcement comes as a relief to many, given the initial disclaimer on Nintendo's website that suggested otherwise for the enhanced version of this popular game.
Originally, the website for Tears of the Kingdom's Switch 2 edition included a notice stating: "Please note: this software does not support the Nintendo Switch Online paid membership’s Save Data Cloud backup feature." This had sparked worries, especially after IGN highlighted the issue last week, pointing out fears that some games might not include this key feature.
However, Nintendo has now updated its website, clarifying the situation. While the page for Donkey Kong Bananza no longer mentions cloud saves at all, the revised disclaimer on the Tears of the Kingdom page 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 indicates that players will be able to transfer their existing Switch 1 saves to the Switch 2, but not vice versa, as reported by Eurogamer.
The updated information also applies to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, suggesting a consistent approach to save data management across these titles.
Amidst this 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 anticipated. For those interested, IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide provides comprehensive details on securing your own console.
