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Nintendo Details New Zelda Notes App for Switch 2 Editions of Beloved Zelda Titles

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Editions launch June 5, featuring app-based gameplay enhancements and a controversial pricing model.

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Overview

  • The Zelda Notes app introduces features like GPS navigation, Princess Zelda's voice notes, autobuild sharing, and a photo studio for enhanced gameplay interaction.
  • A new achievement system exclusive to Zelda Notes tracks in-game milestones and offers medals, compensating for the lack of a console-wide achievement system.
  • Daily bonus rewards, including the rare chance for equipment repairs, rely on a roulette-style mechanic, sparking concerns over the randomness of this highly requested feature.
  • Switch 2 Editions of both Zelda games cost $10 more than the originals, but these upgrades are free for players subscribed to the Switch Online Expansion Pass.
  • The enhanced editions and Zelda Notes app aim to enrich the player experience but have drawn criticism for locking features behind a premium paywall.