Amid ongoing frustration and confusion among fans about the pricing of the Nintendo Switch 2 and its games, especially in the United States where costs seem to be in constant flux, a new detail has emerged. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Nintendo Switch 2 edition does not include the Expansion Pass, meaning you'll need to spend an additional $20 to access the DLC on the new console if you don't already own it.

This might seem straightforward, but let's delve deeper. Since the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2's games and pricing last week, confusion has only grown about how everything will function. What we know is that if you already own The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the original Nintendo Switch, you can seamlessly play it on your Nintendo Switch 2, including the DLC if you've previously purchased it.

However, there's also a Nintendo Switch 2 Enhanced Edition of Breath of the Wild. This version boasts improved visuals, better performance, achievements, and support for the new "Zelda Notes" service within the Nintendo Switch Online app. If you already own the game on the original Switch, you won't automatically receive these enhancements but can purchase an "upgrade pack" for $10 to unlock them.

For those yet to purchase the game and considering the Nintendo Switch 2, you can buy the Nintendo Switch 2 Enhanced Edition of Breath of the Wild for $70, which is $10 more than its initial retail price (essentially the cost of the original game plus the upgrade pack). However, this edition does not include the DLC Expansion Pass, meaning you'll need to spend an extra $20 to access it, totaling $90 for the complete Breath of the Wild experience on the Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo clarified this in a statement to IGN: "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition does not include The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Expansion Pass DLC. That DLC is available as a separate purchase."

While some might argue this pricing is justified, as it aligns with what existing owners have paid plus the upgrade cost, it's worth noting that many other game publishers typically reduce prices for older games or bundle DLC with enhanced editions for newer systems to ease the financial burden on new players. Spending $90 on an 8-year-old game, originally released on the Wii U in 2017, feels steep, especially when compared to Mario Kart World's $80 price tag and the potential $450 cost of the Nintendo Switch 2, which could rise further due to ongoing tariff issues.

Perhaps this won't be a significant issue, given that many who would realistically play Breath of the Wild already own it, considering its phenomenal sales. But if you were holding off to experience it and its sequel, Tears of the Kingdom, on the new, enhanced system, remember to factor in the cost of the highly regarded Expansion Pass.