Amidst ongoing confusion and frustration among fans regarding the pricing and costs of the Nintendo Switch 2 and its games, especially in the United States where prices seem to fluctuate constantly, a new detail has emerged that might catch some off guard. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Nintendo Switch 2 edition does not include the Expansion Pass, meaning you'll need to shell out an extra $20 to access the DLC on the new system if you haven't already purchased it.

This might seem straightforward, but let's break it down. Since the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2's games and their pricing last week, confusion has been rampant about how everything will function. What we know so far is that if you already own The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the original Nintendo Switch, you can seamlessly play it on your Nintendo Switch 2, including the DLC, if you've already bought it.

However, there's also a Nintendo Switch 2 Enhanced Edition of Breath of the Wild, which boasts improved visuals and performance, achievements, and supports the new "Zelda Notes" feature in the Nintendo Switch Online app. If you already own the game on the original Switch, you won't automatically get these enhancements, but you can buy an "upgrade pack" for $10 to enjoy all these new features.

For those who haven't yet purchased the game and are considering buying it for the Nintendo Switch 2, you can get the Nintendo Switch 2 Enhanced Edition of Breath of the Wild for $70, which is $10 more than the initial retail price (essentially covering the cost of the original game plus the upgrade pack). However, this version doesn't include the DLC Expansion Pass, so if you want to experience that content, you'll need to spend an additional $20, bringing the total cost to $90 for the complete Breath of the Wild experience on the Nintendo Switch 2.

According to a statement from Nintendo 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, considering existing owners have already paid for the game and the DLC, it's worth noting that other game publishers often lower the price of 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 that debuted in 2017 on the Wii U can feel steep, especially with Mario Kart World priced at $80 and the Nintendo Switch 2 itself potentially costing $450 or more, depending on tariffs.

Perhaps this won't be a major issue, considering the vast number of people who already own at least the base version of Breath of the Wild due to its immense popularity. But if you were holding off to purchase it (and its sequel, Tears of the Kingdom) for the new, upgraded system, you'll need to factor in the cost of the highly regarded Expansion Pass.