Switch 2 disappoints:The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom loses cloud save support

A difficult decision to understand for a new generation console.

Not every upgrade comes without setbacks, and the Nintendo Switch 2 seems to have already stumbled. The updated version of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on the new console will not have cloud save backup support — a functionality that, ironically, existed on the Switch 1.

The information came directly from the game's official page on the Nintendo online store, where it says:

"Attention: This software is not compatible with the cloud data backup feature of the paid subscription."

The problem is even stranger because, in the case of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, although reports indicate the same absence on the Switch 2, the game's official page does not carry the same warning.

The confusion intensifies: while the stores in the United States and Europe display the alert about the lack of the feature, the Japanese page only informs that a Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required to use the backup — suggesting different rules depending on the region.

And it doesn't stop there: other findings show that Super Mario Party Jamboree will also not support cloud saves in its Switch 2 edition, unlike games like Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which continue with the feature active.

What's even more curious is that players can import their saves from Tears of the Kingdom from Switch 1 to Switch 2. However, after the migration, progress on Switch 2 cannot be saved in the cloud anymore — raising doubts about data security in case of loss or damage to the console.

Among the improvements of the new edition, players will have access to the Zelda Notes app, allowing them to find undiscovered Shrines and Korok Seeds, as well as unlocking internal achievements. There are also graphical enhancements, such as support for 4K 120FPS, promising a smoother experience. 

It's worth noting that Nintendo stated that players will still be able to run the original versions of their games on the Switch 2, but specific improvements and extra content will only be available in the updated editions.

With the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 scheduled for June 5, 2025, the absence of such a basic and expected function like cloud save raises important questions: to what extent is technical advancement overshadowing the user experience?