Nintendo confirms Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom price increased to $70
The company confirmed earlier rumors about the new Legend of Zelda’s price hike at the most recent Nintendo Direct presentation.
Fans were disappointed and angry to learn that Nintendo was contemplating a $10 price bump to all games ahead of theNintendo Direct on February 8.
The upcoming Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom wastemporarily upfor preorder on the Nintendo Store one day before Nintendo Direct was scheduled to take place.
But what drew the ire of many fans was the fact that the game was listed with a retail price of $69.99. For comparison, the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was only $59.99 when it was released.
Nintendo Direct confirms game price increase to $70
Although fans might have been hoping that the posting was made in error, when the Tears of the Kingdom release date was officially confirmed for August 25, 2025 the game becameavailable for presale.
And, unfortunately, thepresale sitedid confirm that the leakedretail price for the new Legend of Zeldawas accurate.
Predictably, the fan response to this change has been largely negative. “Will buy this game used. Zelda is a big game but not paying 70$ for Nintendo Switch software.”
Will buy this game used. Zelda is a big game but not paying 70$ for nintendo switch software.
Otherfansexpressed a similar feeling that the price point did not warrant what the game and Nintendo Switch offered.
DO NOT pay $70 for a switch game
70 bucks for a game with 20 dollar graphics thanks to the 720p switch. 😂😂
For other Legend of Zeldafans, though, the increased price will be a difficult-to-swallow pill.
It’s worth it but painful 😔.
Many expressed disappointment in the price increase, but vowed to still buy the game. Others are concerned that this price increase will lead to a $70 price tag on all future Switch games.
If that is the case, many Nintendo fans will have to dig deeper into their wallets or risk missing out on an anticipated title.
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