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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 figures, and several free updates.

Updates
Several free patches have been released for Hyrule Warriors. These updates expand content and patch certain bugs. Unlike the DLC packs, these are downloaded free and automatically upon release.

The version 1.2.0 was released on September 1 in Japan, on September 19 in Europe, and on September 26 in North America. It added Challenge Mode, the 8-Bit Wooden Sword based on the sword as a weapon for Link. It also included certain bug fixes, including crashes and a bug that reduced maximum health.

The version 1.3.0 update was released on September 30 in Japan, and on October 16 in North America and Europe. It added Cia, Volga and Wizzro as playable Warriors, as well as the option to turn off mid-battle cutscenes. It also included certain bug fixes, including the "skin swap" glitch.

A new version is slated for release on November 27. It will add compatibility to the game with the amiibo figures.

Pre-order bonuses
Several select 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 included 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 packs rather than game of origin; the "Courage Pack" for Link's costumes, the "Wisdom Pack" for Zelda's, and the "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" Pack on the Nintendo eShop. The packs 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. 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 The Legend of Zelda's items for previous weapon types, and a new Master Quest map for Adventure Mode. The map includes additional new costumes and Heart Containers, as well as new weapons for Cia, Volga and Wizzro and more Gold Skulltulas for new Illustrations.

The Twilight Princess pack is set to be released November 27 worldwide. It will cost $7.99. It will include "Twili Midna", in her true form, as a new playable Warrior along with her new weapon, the Mirror of Twilight. It will also include new weapons, costumes and a new Adventure Mode map.

The Majora's Mask pack is set to be released in January, and will cost $7.99. It will include two new playable characters, a new Adventure Mode map, and new costumes.

The Boss pack is set to be released in February, and will cost $2.99. It will include two additional game modes.

amiibo support
Hyrule Warriors will also be compatible with the amiibo line of figures, as of the November 27 update.

Scanning Link's figure will add the Spinner as a new weapon type for Link. Scanning Toon Link's figure will also unlock the same weapon.

Zelda's figure will unlock an as of yet unknown weapon for her use.

All amiibo figures compatible with will also be compatible with Hyrule Warriors. Scanning these figures will reward with either a randomly selected Material, a weapon drop, or a Rupee.