Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Pack Pricing Revealed for Key Launch Titles

Nintendo has officially unveiled pricing details for a suite of Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs, confirming the cost for a broad lineup of games available at the launch of the new hardware.

The announcement, which follows months of anticipation from fans and industry watchers, highlights Nintendo's focus on leveraging legacy titles for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 while offering enhanced experiences for existing titles. The Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs will enable gamers to access upgraded versions of some of the platform’s most celebrated titles, with enhancements designed to leverage the improved capabilities of the upcoming console.

Pricing across the launch selection generally sits at either $9.99 or $19.99, depending on the title. Two of the premium Upgrade Packs—Super Mario Party Jamboree and Kirby and the Forgotten Land—are priced at $19.99 each.

These packs include their respective new Nintendo Switch 2 Editions and exclusive upgrade content.

Other notable games in the launch window receiving $9.99 Upgrade Packs include the critically acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Sid Meier’s Civilization 7, and both standard and Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Packs for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. Below are the official prices for all confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs at launch: • Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World Upgrade Pack – $19.99 • Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – $10.00 • Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack – $10.00 • Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack – $9.99 • Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV Upgrade Pack – $19.99 • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack – $9.99 • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack – $9.99 According to an official Nintendo representative, "Nintendo Switch Online members are eligible to receive select Upgrade Packs at no additional cost.

Specifically, both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Upgrade Packs will be included for free with an active membership." This adds significant value for Switch Online subscribers and may indicate a broader commitment to rewarding loyal customers as more Nintendo Switch 2 titles arrive. These Upgrade Packs, available via the eShop on launch day, underscore Nintendo’s strategy to maintain momentum for the Switch ecosystem while seamlessly transitioning players to its next-generation platform.

For continued updates on Nintendo Switch 2 news—including announcements from Nintendo Direct presentations—stay tuned to our coverage.

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