Will the The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo Switch) work with the Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. Nintendo Switch games works where Nintendo Switch 2 games is expected.
Both records are reviewed against the manufacturers' sources; sources last checked 2026-10-14. Informational only: confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
Why
- ✓ Nintendo Switch games works where Nintendo Switch 2 games is expected.
Good to know
- Nintendo: Switch 2 can play compatible physical and digital Nintendo Switch games, but certain Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Switch 2; Nintendo publishes a compatibility list, and third-party compatibility comes from each publisher.
- Nintendo Switch accessories that do not work with Switch 2 include the Switch dock, the Switch HDMI cable, and regular microSD cards (Switch 2 needs microSD Express); the Switch AC adapter can charge Switch 2 but cannot power TV mode.
- Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games do not run on Nintendo Switch.
- Nintendo Switch Lite does not support TV mode; it plays any game that supports handheld mode (the vast majority). Check the play modes on the packaging or eShop listing.
Sources
- Nintendo Switch 2: specs from Nintendo Support: Compatibility of Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Switch 2, checked against the source 2026-10-13.
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo Switch): specs from Nintendo: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, checked against the source 2026-10-13.
- Nintendo Switch 2 games: Games for Nintendo Switch 2 (including Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives). (Nintendo Support: Can I Play Nintendo Switch Games on Nintendo Switch 2?).
- Nintendo Switch games: Games for Nintendo Switch (original, OLED and Lite). (Nintendo: Nintendo Switch Software Play Mode, Accessory, and Features Compatibility FAQ).
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