Just watched the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and I'm shook 🤯! Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are getting amazing upgrades – faster loading, buttery-smooth 60fps, HDR visuals 💥. But here’s the gut punch: NO CLOUD SAVES?! As someone who’s put 300+ hours into both games, this feels like finding out your fairy fountain is out of magic potion 😭. Nintendo confirmed it right on the US/EU eShop pages, but weirdly, Japan’s store doesn’t mention it. Meanwhile, Metroid Prime 4’s page is chilling without any warnings. What gives, Nintendo?
Link’s freefalling vibes match my emotions rn
The Silver Linings ⚔️✨
Okay, deep breaths. The upgrades aren’t all doom and gloom:
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Achievements system 🏆 – FINALLY! Tracked via Nintendo Switch App
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Double save slots 📂 – Perfect for reckless experimentation
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$10 upgrade path 💸 for existing owners (new copies $70)
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Switch 2-exclusive Zelda Notes app with real-time item sharing & daily rewards
Seriously though, transferring saves manually feels so 2023. Why can’t I cloud-backup my Korok genocide progress? 🌰🔪
The Real Head-Scratcher 🤔
Nintendo’s inconsistency is wild:
| Game | Cloud Save Warning | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Zelda: BotW/TotK | ✅ | US/EU |
| Zelda: BotW/TotK | ❌ | Japan |
| Metroid Prime 4 | ❌ | All regions |
| Kirby Forgotten Land | ❌ | All regions |
It’s like they forgot to sync their Sheikah Slates across departments. Still, importing original Switch saves works – just no new backups once you’re on Switch 2. Protect those hard drives, y’all!
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment 🤯👑
Winter 2025 can’t come soon enough! This Tears of the Kingdom prequel lets us play as ZELDA (!!!) fighting Ganondorf. From the teasers:
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Twin-blade combat 🔥
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Time-manipulation mechanics ⏳
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Massive fortress sieges 🏰
Me waiting for Zelda’s villain-slaying era
Final Thoughts 💭
The visual upgrades? Chef’s kiss 👌. The cloud save omission? A Deku Nut to the face. At least we’re getting:
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That sweet $10 upgrade discount
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Double save files for chaos runs
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Achievements to flex on friends
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ZELDA AS A BADASS MAIN CHARACTER
Stay strong, Hyrule warriors – and maybe invest in a backup SD card.
FAQ 🔍
Q: Can I transfer my old BotW save to Switch 2?
A: Yes! Physical transfers work, but zero new cloud backups allowed. Treat that save like a fragile ancient pottery 🏺
Q: Why no cloud saves?!
A: Nintendo’s being mysteriously quiet. Speculation: maybe preventing duplication glitches? Still feels archaic.
Q: How much for the upgrades?
A: $10 per game if you own the Switch 1 version. New copies cost $70.
Q: When does Hyrule Warriors drop?
A: Winter 2025! Zelda’s revenge arc starts soon ❄️⚔️
Q: Do other Switch 2 games have this issue?
A: Nope – Metroid Prime 4 and Kirby show no warnings. Pure Zelda pain.