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Downloadable Content
Hyrule Warriors is the first Zelda game to incorporate downloadable content, utilizing a bevy of methods that include exclusive pre-order bonuses, a series of paid expansions, interactivity with the amiibo line of figurines, and several free version updates.

Pre-order bonuses
A set of pre-order bonuses had included a set of costumes for Link, Princess Zelda, and Ganondorf, based on their assorted attire in, , and SS undefined. The costumes were sorted into various DLC packs which differed based on the game's region.

In North America, Link and Zelda's costumes were released as retailer-exclusive bonuses; the Ocarina of Time costumes for, the Twilight Princess costumes for , and the Skyward Sword costumes for. Ganondorf's two costumes, from Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess, were available as a bonus for registering the purchase game with between September 26 and October 23, 2014.

In the UK, Link and Zelda's Ocarina of Time costumes were released as a pre-order bonus from, and their Twilight Princess costumes were included in the Limited Edition release of the game. Their Skyward Sword costumes are yet to be released. Ganondorf's costumes were available through the same Club Nintendo promotion as in North America. In Greece, Link's and Zelda's Twilight Princess costumes were a pre-order bonus from Nortec.

In Japan, the costumes are not retailer-exclusive and are instead separated by character rather than game of origin; a "Courage Pack" for Link's costumes, a "Wisdom Pack" for Zelda's, and a "Power Pack" for Ganondorf's. The "Treasure Box" edition of the game included all three packs, while the "Premium Box" edition included only the Courage and Wisdom packs. The Courage Pack was also available as a pre-order bonus for the game.

The entire batch of costumes is set to be released through the at an unspecified date.

DLC packs
Four DLC packs for Hyrule Warriors are slated for release, set to be released throughout the months following the game's release. They include the Master Quest pack, the Twilight Princess pack, the Majora's Mask pack, and the Boss pack. They are a series of paid expansions that includes numerous additions, including new characters, weapons, Scenarios and Adventure Mode maps.

Prior to October 16, the four DLC packs could all be pre-purchased as a bundle through the "Hero of Hyrule" DLC on the Nintendo eShop. They all came at a discounted price of $19.99, and also included a Dark Link costume for Link for immediate use. The DLC packs would download automatically upon their release date once pre-purchased. It is unknown if the Dark Link costume will be available separately at a later time.

The Master Quest pack was released on October 1 in Japan, and on October 16 in North America and Europe following the 1.3.0 update. It costs $7.99. It includes five new Scenarios for Legend Mode with Cia and her lieutenants as the protagonists, the Guardian of Time costumes for Cia and Lana, the Epona weapon for Link, several 8-Bit weapons based on 's items for previous weapons, and a new Master Quest map for Adventure Mode which includes additional new costumes and Heart Containers for characters, new weapons for Cia, Volga and Wizzro, as well as more Gold Skulltulas for new Illustrations.

The Twilight Princess pack is set to be released November 27 worldwide. It costs $7.99.

amiibo support

 * The "Twilight Princess" pack is set to be released November 27 in Japan, North America, and Europe, and costs $7.99. It will include "Twili Midna" as a new Warrior, as well as a weapon and a third Adventure Map.
 * The "Majora's Mask" pack is set to be released in January, and costs $7.99. It will include two new Warriors, three new costumes, and a fourth Adventure Map.
 * The "Boss Pack", named the "Ganon Pack" in the UK and Japan, is set to be released in February, and costs $2.99. It will include two new game modes.

Hyrule Warriors is also compatible with the amiibo line of figurines. As of the November 27 update, the Link and Toon Link figurines can be scanned to unlock the Spinner as a new weapon-type for Link. All other figurines are also compatible, but will only unlock already-accessible Weapons, Rupees and Materials.

The game has also been expanded and fixed through several free updates.


 * The 1.3.0 update was released September 30 in Japan, and October 16 in North America and the UK. It adds Cia, Volga, and Wizzro as playable Warriors, and introduces the option to turn off mid-battle cinematics.