Nintendo rumored to adopt $70 pricing starting with Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Nintendo may not be directly competing with the current-gen consoles, but it seems they will adopt at least one of their hallmarks. However, it is one that most fans will be disappointed with.
Recent reports suggest that Nintendo games could be priced at $70 in the future. The first of this trend seems to be the upcoming open-world action-adventure The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
As spotted by netizens, the eShop store page for the game was briefly updated to reflect a $69.99 price tag. This was soon reverted to the default "Releasing in 2023" placeholder.
It seems to have been an error on the company's behalf. However, considering we have a Direct showcase looming overhead, there is likely more to it.
This change was even seen on the Canadian eShop page for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, with the final pricing being $89.99. To add to that, Gamestop and other retailers have halted pre-orders.
Fans have thus far been eagerly pre-purchasing the game. The fact that third parties are making these changes implies that something big is coming. And it's certainly not something to look forward to for fans.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is set for release on May 12, 2023, so to see this price change reflected this close to release will upset many. Will current pre-orders be canceled or refunded? We have no word on that yet. However, one thing is clear; the upcoming Nintendo Direct should shed some light on the situation.
Fans are bound to receive new information about the upcoming ambitious open-world game, especially given that it has been a while since any footage or trailers were released.
It would not be surprising to see the debut of in-engine gameplay so players can have a look at how the title
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