Amid the ongoing confusion and frustration about the pricing of the Nintendo Switch 2 and its games, especially in the United States where prices seem to be constantly fluctuating, there's a new cost detail that might catch some fans off guard. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Nintendo Switch 2 edition does not come with the Expansion Pass, meaning you'll need to shell out an additional $20 to access the DLC on the new system if you don't already own it.

This might seem straightforward, but let's dive deeper. Since the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2's games and their pricing last week, confusion has been rampant about how everything will work. Here's what we know so far: if you already own The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the original Nintendo Switch, you can play the same game on your Nintendo Switch 2, including the DLC, without any additional cost.

However, there's also a Nintendo Switch 2 Enhanced Edition of Breath of the Wild, which boasts improved visuals and performance, achievements, and support for the new "Zelda Notes" service in the Nintendo Switch Online app. If you already own Breath of the Wild on the Switch, these enhancements aren't automatically included, but you can purchase an "upgrade pack" for $10 to access all these new features.

For those who don't yet own the game and are considering buying it for the Nintendo Switch 2, you can purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 Enhanced Edition of Breath of the Wild for $70, which is $10 more than the game's initial retail price (essentially the cost of the original game plus the upgrade pack). However, this edition does not include the DLC Expansion Pass, so if you want that, you'll need to spend an extra $20, bringing the total cost for the full Breath of the Wild experience on the Nintendo Switch 2 to $90.

This information comes directly from Nintendo, who stated to IGN: "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition does not include The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Expansion Pass DLC. That DLC is available as a separate purchase."

While some might argue this pricing is fair, especially since it mirrors what existing owners have already paid plus the cost of the upgrade, it's worth noting that many other gaming publishers eventually lower the price on older games or bundle DLC with "enhanced editions" for newer systems to ease the financial burden on new players. Paying $90 for the latest version of a game released in 2017 on the Wii U feels steep, particularly when compared to the $80 price tag of Mario Kart World and the potential $450 cost of the Nintendo Switch 2, which may increase due to tariff issues.

It remains to be seen whether this will significantly impact sales, given that Breath of the Wild has already sold exceptionally well. However, if you've been holding off on purchasing Breath of the Wild and its sequel, Tears of the Kingdom, until the release of the new, shinier system, remember to factor in the cost of the very worthwhile Expansion Pass.