Nintendo has revealed some of the pricing for the upgrade packs that will be available for the Nintendo Switch 2. These packs will require players to pay a fee in order to unlock visual upgrades and new content for select Nintendo Switch games on the Nintendo Switch 2.
The pricing is as follows:
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World Upgrade Pack – $19.99
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack – $10.00
- Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – 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
Recently, pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 finally went live on April 24. The console, as well as previously announced games and accessories, are available to pre-order at select local and online retailers. Initially, pre-orders were delayed announced earlier this month as a response to “evolving market conditions.” While many expected Nintendo to increase the price of Switch 2, the price for the console has remain as announced: $449.99 for the standard console and $499.99 for the Mario Kart World bundle.
Additionally, it was confirmed that pricing for Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) will remain unchanged at launch. However, Nintendo has increased the pricing of accessories across the board, with many raised by $5. This is seen with a Joy-Con 2 Pair priced at $94.99, or the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller for $84.99.
The Nintendo Switch 2 will release on June 5, alongside Mario Kart World.
