Legend Of Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 ports will address their most controversial mechanic Michael Beckwith Published April 14, 2025 12:33pm Updated April 14, 2025 12:33pm You will need a separate mobile app to make use of this change though (Nintendo) Nintendo is adding an option to repair weapons in the Legend Of Zelda games for Switch 2 though not in the way some fans would have hoped. There were once claims of an enhanced version of The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild running on the Nintendo Switch 2 but, at the time, it was unclear if this was a tech demo or something Nintendo actually planned to release. The recent Nintendo Switch 2 showcase confirmed it was the latter, with both Breath Of The Wild and its sequel, Tears Of The Kingdom, receiving upgraded ports known as Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games. Both games will see improved visuals and frame rates, but it’s recently been discovered that these ports will also introduce a means of repairing weapons… albeit in a limited capacity. Anyone who has played either Breath Of The Wild or Tears Of The Kingdom will have a strong opinion on their breakable weapons. It’s perhaps the most contentious aspect of both games, with many fans arguing over whether there should have been an option to repair them. Tears Of The Kingdom somewhat addressed this with the new Fuse mechanic, which made weapons sturdier, but a slightly more traditional repair system will be included with the Switch 2 versions via the new Zelda Notes service. As a reminder, Zelda Notes will be added to the Nintendo Switch app this May and comes with a number of features that can be used exclusively with the Switch 2 versions of Breath Of The Wild and Tears Of The Kingdom, like the ability to share items with other players. One of these features is a daily bonus where you can roll for a randomly selected gameplay benefit once a day, such as granting Link extra health. This was demonstrated in a Nintendo Treehouse livestream and, as spotted by YouTuber Zeltik, one of the bonuses is labelled as equipment repairs. This bonus will no doubt restore Link’s equipment, making them as if they were brand new and extending their use. However, this is something that can only happen randomly and is locked to Zelda Notes, so it can’t be used with the original Switch versions of the games. More Trending No doubt this addition is a compromise by Nintendo. After all, if players could repair their equipment in-game whenever they needed to, it would upset the balance of the games, which are designed with breakable weapons in mind. The ability to repair equipment, though, doesn’t do much to make these Switch 2 Editions any more appealing. Both games are being sold at a hefty price tag of £66.99 each and, last week, Nintendo admitted that Breath Of The Wild’s Switch 2 version won’t even include the DLC. While an unattractive offer for newcomers, anyone who owns the Switch 1 version of either game can upgrade to their Switch 2 counterpart for a fee. Nintendo still hasn’t confirmed a UK price, but it’s estimated to be about £8. Anyone with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription can also access both games at no extra cost though this doesn’t include Breath Of The Wild’s DLC. Will you be picking up either of these games on Switch 2? (Nintendo) Email gamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader’s Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. GameCentral Sign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy