In a welcome update for fans of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo has officially confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game *will* support cloud saves. This comes after some confusion and concern arose last week when early reports, as covered by IGN, suggested otherwise.
Originally, details on Nintendo's official website for the Switch 2 edition of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom included a note stating: “Please note: this software does not support the Nintendo Switch Online paid membership’s Save Data Cloud backup feature.” That wording understandably led to worries among players who rely on cloud saves to keep their progress secure and portable.
However, Nintendo has since revised its website, updating the message to clarify how save data will function. The new 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 change indicates that players will indeed be able to access and transfer their original Switch 1 save files to the enhanced Switch 2 version—great news for those planning to upgrade. However, it also means that once you start using the Switch 2 edition, you won’t be able to move your new save data back to the original Switch 1 version. According to Eurogamer, this appears to be part of a broader policy affecting enhanced ports on the new system.
The same updated message now appears on the product page for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, suggesting a consistent approach to save management across both titles.
If you're preparing to make the jump to the new console, rest assured that your adventure with Link doesn't have to start from scratch. Your progress is safe—[ttpp] as long as you’re moving forward.
Meanwhile, pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 are already live and, priced at $449.99, they’ve been flying off virtual shelves. If you're thinking about joining the next generation of Nintendo gaming, be sure to check out IGN’s detailed [Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide](#) for all the info you need before hitting that buy button.
