Nintendo has recently clarified that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will indeed support cloud saves, much to the relief of fans. Initially, there was confusion and concern when Nintendo's official pages for the Switch 2 edition of the game included a disclaimer stating that it would not support the Nintendo Switch Online paid membership's Save Data Cloud backup feature. This led to speculation and worry, as reported by IGN, about whether this feature would be missing from the highly anticipated game on the new console.

However, Nintendo has since updated the information on its website, providing clarity on the situation. The revised disclaimer now reads: "Save data created in the second save data slot in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition cannot be transferred to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Nintendo Switch." This update suggests that while players can transfer their saves from the original Switch to the Switch 2, the reverse is not possible. This clarification was welcomed by the community, as noted by Eurogamer.

Interestingly, the page for Donkey Kong Bananza on the Switch 2 has removed all references to cloud saves, leaving fans of that title in the dark about its save capabilities. Meanwhile, the page for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition now carries the same message regarding save transfers, indicating a consistent approach across these major titles.

In other news, pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 went live overnight, maintaining a price point of $449.99. The demand was predictably high, as highlighted by IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide. For those eager to get their hands on the new console, checking out this guide could be beneficial.