So I wondered what would happen if your NSO+Expansion Pack membership ends and you are using the Switch 2 editions. After some digging I think I know what will happen. So the Switch 2 editions will be separate downloads and be considered a separate game to BOTW or TOTK. So if you purchase the upgrade you will then be prompted to download the entire game that includes the upgrades. **This is speculation at this point**
So it may be still possible to play the Switch 1 versions of those games on Switch 2 but you won't have the added graphic boosts and will not have access to Zelda Notes.
I believe this will be the case for all Switch 2 Enhanced versions as well. So Kirby and the Forgotten Lands will likely work as it does on Switch, but you need to upgrade to get the new version download. And same with Mario Party.
When you think about the cost - most of us speculated there will be a complete re-release of Breath of the Wild for another £59.99 which would include the graphics (and probably DLC). But actually we don't need to buy the whole game again, but can pay £7.99 to upgrade to the new Switch 2 version. Or if you have Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack you get both upgrades for free.
Typically access to something provided by a subscription ends when the subscription ends.
Upgrades could be different, but nobody knows.
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@Magician well I was like, am I going to boot the game and the framerate and resolution suddenly goes down?? Then it hit me, it will not work like DLC, it will be a whole new game to download. So if I try and boot the Switch 2 version it just won't let me until I sub again or buy the upgrade.
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Topic: Zelda Notes - Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Version
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