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.
@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.
I literally migrated my Zelda:BOTW game to the Switch 2 and ran the original version first in docked mode on my 4K OLED TV.
Then I downloaded the Switch 2 version and run that one. There is barely any noticable difference at all! Nowhere near the footage they showed in the trailer!
Only the framerates are obviously smoother!
It's hilarious that the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet update was free and actually gives us a very noticable resolution improvements and framerates.
So either Nintendo messed up with the digital Switch 2 edition download from the EU eShop or we've been royally scammed by Nintendo lol.
@Jeronan If I remember correctly, the upgrade is more so the added content of the Zelda app integration, a second save slot, and etc.
The basic game itself already benefits from the bump in performance by default, as do most switch games with dynamic resolution and unlocked frame rate.
@Jeronan If I remember correctly, the upgrade is more so the added content of the Zelda app integration, a second save slot, and etc.
The basic game itself already benefits from the bump in performance by default, as do most switch games with dynamic resolution and unlocked frame rate.
The paid upgrade touted native 4K resolution and other improvements. Not just the gimmick app.
But since both Zelda games have indeed dynamic resolution, I guess DLSS is actually doing its job here with the original Switch 1 version, ruining it for the Switch 2 version lol.
And most Switch 1 games have dynamic resolution is sadly false. We could only wish that was the case.
Most of my Switch 1 games look no better, some even worse, on the Switch 2. Especially docked. Due to hard locked resolutions and frame rate locks.
@Jeronan I did not meant to imply that most switch games have dynamic resolution and unlocked frame rates; I tried to say that most games with those features will likely look better on switch 2 due to them.
Been trying this Zelda notes thing. It does help tracking things like shrines and side missions among other things. Just wondering though. In the original versions how many shrines or side missions could be found by getting clues from NPCs or some other in game hints?
I don't know how in the heck they expected people to find some of them as they are really well hidden. I don't like looking online cause it feels like cheating and zelda notes almost feels like hand holding.
Did anyone seriously find everything Without going online or using zelda notes?
@Truegamer79 There are some shrines you find via associated sidequests, but most are found by just wandering around and looking into every nook and granny. In both games you also eventually get a sensor that starts to beep when you're near a shrine.
Since my favourite thing in BotW and TotK was to just walk around the world and admire the sights, I found something like 95% of the shrines by myself. For the last 5% (typically the best hidden ones) I did use an online guide.
I used an old-school paper guide for BotW's shrines and I'm not afraid to admit it lol
Zelda Notes is kinda cool, though. I don't have the time to do a full run back through either game, but I did give each a spin for a few hours, and it's a neat little companion piece. Kinda mimics the Sheikah sensor by having it on your phone next to you, but it's also a small hassle. It REALLY helps with finding everything, though.
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