Nintendo Announces Switch 2 Zelda, GameChat, Controller

Nintendo is launching The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on June 5, offering enhanced performance and free upgrades for Online + Expansion Pack members, with paid upgrade options for others. Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV will debut for Switch 2 on July 24, featuring improved graphics, new minigames, camera integration, and a $20 upgrade for current owners. Nintendo has also opened general preorders for its official Switch 2 GameCube Controller, now available to Nintendo Switch Online members. The company is introducing GameChat, a voice and video group chat feature requiring an Online membership and compatible with the official Switch 2 Camera. Select first-party titles will see prices as high as $79.99 under Nintendo's new pricing model, but upgrade paths are available for existing owners. These updates reflect Nintendo's focus on enhancing multiplayer and online experiences while integrating new hardware features for the Switch 2 generation.