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{{Infobox Game
{{Infobox Game
|name= ''The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom''
|name= ''The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom''
|image= [[File:TotK English Logo.png|320px]]<br/>[[File:TotK NA Box Art.png|x320px]]
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|developer= [[Nintendo EPD]]
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{{List|
[[Nintendo EPD]],
[[Monolith Soft]] {{Small|(Additional support)}}<ref>{{Cite Web |retrieved= October 27, 2023 |url= https://www.monolithsoft.co.jp/games/nintendo-switch/ |title= Nintendo Switch - GAMES |site= Monolith Soft Co., Ltd.}}</ref>
}}
|publisher= [[Nintendo]]
|publisher= [[Nintendo]]
|designer= [[Hidemaro Fujibayashi]] (director)<ref name= "Game Informer">{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Brian Shea |published= June 11, 2019 |retrieved= June 12, 2019 |url= https://www.gameinformer.com/e3-2019/2019/06/11/breath-of-the-wilds-director-is-returning-for-the-sequel |title= Breath Of The Wild's Director Is Returning For The Sequel |site= Game Informer |type= }}</ref>
|designer= [[Hidemaro Fujibayashi]] (director)<ref name= "Game Informer">{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Brian Shea |published= June 11, 2019 |retrieved= June 12, 2019 |url= https://www.gameinformer.com/e3-2019/2019/06/11/breath-of-the-wilds-director-is-returning-for-the-sequel |title= Breath Of The Wild's Director Is Returning For The Sequel |site= Game Informer |type= }}</ref>
|released= May 12, 2023<ref name="YouTube 2023">{{Cite Web|quote= Launch Timing Update for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sequel |author= Nintendo |published= March 29, 2022 |retrieved= March 29, 2022 |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_vgseuw_o8 |title= Launch Timing Update for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sequel |site= YouTube |type= video}}</ref>
|released= May 12, 2023<ref name="Official Trailer #1">{{Cite YouTube|quote= |channel= @NintendoAmerica|date= September 13, 2022|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SNF4M_v7wc|title= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Official Trailer #1}}</ref>
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''{{Term/Store|The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom||Series, TotK}}'' is the twentieth main installment in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref name="E3 2019">{{Cite YouTube|quote= Sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - First Look Trailer - Nintendo E3 2019 |channel= @NintendoAmerica |date= June 11, 2019 |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fr1Z07AV00 |title= Sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - First Look Trail... }}</ref> The direct sequel to 2017's {{BotW}}, the game was released worldwide on May 12, 2023 on the [[Nintendo Switch]].<ref name="YouTube 2023"/>
''{{Term/Store|The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom||Series, TotK}}'' is the twentieth main installment in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref name="Official Trailer #1"/> The direct sequel to 2017's {{BotW}}, the game was released worldwide on May 12, 2023 on the [[Nintendo Switch]].
 
==Game Information==
===Story===
{{Stub|TotK}}
[[File:TotK Title.png|thumb|left|250px|alt= A screenshot of Link Skydiving toward the Great Sky Island. Both the Temple of Time and the Light Dragon are present in the background. The game's logo can be seen on the righthand side.|The title's appearance]]
Some time after the events of {{BotW}}, {{Term|TotK|Gloom|link}} started to appear in the caverns beneath {{Term|TotK|Hyrule Castle|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|People have been falling ill after coming in contact with the gloom drifting through these caverns.|Zelda|TotK}}</ref> {{Term|TotK|Link|link}} and {{Term|TotK|Zelda}} entered these caverns, which were a well-guarded secret of the royal family. In the caverns, they found statues of {{Term|TotK|Zonai|link}} and paintings of the invasion of the Demon King in the time of the {{Term|TotK|Zonai}}. Soon after, they come across the corpse of {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf|link}}, who promptly reawakens and uses {{Term|TotK|Gloom|link}} to corrupt the {{Term|TotK|Master Sword|link}} and {{Term|TotK|Link}}'s left arm. {{Term|TotK|Zelda}} slips into a deep hole and {{Term|TotK|Link}} lunges to catch her, but his corrupted arm causes him to miss. {{Term|TotK|Zelda}} vanishes in a bright light instead of falling any farther, while {{Term|TotK|Link}} is caught by a disembodied arm.


==Story==
When {{Term|TotK|Link}} wakes up, he hears a mysterious voice say that he was saved, but that his right arm had to be replaced. Exiting the Room of Awakening, he meets a [[Steward Construct]] who gives him the [[Purah Pad]]. After this, he dives down on to the main area of the [[Great Sky Island]]. He makes his way to the [[Temple of Time]] and he soon discovers that the voice was the voice of {{Term|TotK|Rauru|link}}, and that the replacement arm was originally Rauru's. While Link tries to enter the temple and find Zelda, he is blocked by a Zonai lock. Rauru directs Link to the three [[Shrine of Light|Shrines of Light]] on the island. When Link enters those shrines, Rauru gives Link the three main {{Plural|TotK|Ancient Power|link}} of the game: [[Ultrahand]], [[Fuse]], and [[Ascend]]. Once Link collect the [[Lights of Blessing]] from these shrines, he returns to the Temple of Time. He enters, and a ghostly apparition of Zelda appears, giving Link the rune [[Recall]]. Rauru speculates that that was not the real Zelda, before disappearing. Link continues through the temple before his path is blocked by another gate, which Link needs four hearts to continue through. Here, Rauru points Link to the fourth shrine, the [[Nachoyah Shrine]] in order to get the fourth Light of Blessing so he can trade it off at the [[Goddess Statue]] for a heart. Link opens the gate and Rauru appears telling Link that it was so nice to meet him before disappearing. Link walks across a long platform before finding a glowing pedestal. He puts the [[Master Sword]] on the pedestal which transports it to Zelda in ancient Hyrule. Link then skydives off the Great Sky Island, landing in the [[Bottomless Pond]].
{{Stub}}{{Update|TotK}}{{Incomplete|reason=Only covers what was revealed up until release.}}
The announcement trailer shows {{Term|TotK|Link|link}} and {{Term|TotK|Zelda|link}} exploring an unknown subterranean {{Term|TotK|Zonai Ruin|link}}. They arrive in a cavern where {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf|link}}'s body is held in suspended animation, gripped by a pale, ghostly hand. {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}} stirs amidst an earthquake, and the trailer then cuts to a view of {{Term|TotK|Hyrule Castle|link}} from the {{Term|TotK|Great Plateau|link}}. As the ground shakes, the {{Term|TotK|Hyrule Castle|display=Castle}} is seen rising into the air. Text is then displayed announcing the development of a sequel to {{BotW|-}}.<ref name="E3 2019"/>


In the second trailer during [[E3 Media & Business Summit#2021|E3 2021]], gameplay footage showed {{Term|TotK|Link}} skydiving and {{Term|TotK|Paraglider|link|display=paragliding}} among landmasses floating in the sky. {{Term|TotK|Link}} is seen battling various enemies, such as a {{Term|TotK|Stone Talus|link}} carrying a {{Term|TotK|Monster Stronghold|link}}. {{Term|TotK|Link}} also wields new abilities which seemingly come from his altered right arm. The first is {{Term|TotK|Recall|link}}, an ability that can move an {{Term|TotK|Object|link}} backward on the path it came from. The second is {{Term|TotK|Ascend|link}}, an ability that phases {{Term|TotK|Link}} through a solid structure from underneath. The trailer concludes with scenes of {{Term|TotK|Hyrule Castle}} being violently lifted from the ground by a huge mass of {{Term|TotK|Malice|link}}.<ref name="E3 2021">{{Cite YouTube|quote= Return to Hyrule - and the skies above - in this first look at gameplay for the Sequel to the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, planned for release on #NintendoSwitch in 2022.|date= June 15, 2021|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi-MRZBP91I9|title= Sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - E3 2021 Teaser - Nintendo Direct|channel=@NintendoAmerica}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Magazine|quote= The Hyrule Castle rising. |magazine= Nintendo Magazine|publisher= |volume= |issue= |date= 2021 Winter|page= 19 (English)}}</ref>
===Gameplay===
{{TotK|-}} features similar gameplay to {{BotW}}, with several changes and new elements, such as the {{Term|TotK|Ultrahand|link}} ability, and the expansion of {{Term|TotK|Hyrule|link}} to include not only the {{Term|TotK|Surface|link}}, but also the {{Term|TotK|Sky|link}} and the {{Term|TotK|Depths|link}}. The chaos throughout {{Term|TotK|Hyrule|link}} is known as the {{Term|TotK|Upheaval|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= {{Big|The Upheaval has come to Hyrule}}<br/>Embark on a perilous quest to find the missing princess and unravel the truth behind a cataclysmic event that has sent the kingdom into turmoil.|author= |title= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|url= https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Tears-of-the-Kingdom-1576884.html|archive= |published= |retrieved= April 20, 2023|site= Nintendo UK|type= }}</ref>
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The delay announcement video shows {{Term|TotK|Link}} standing next to a floating orb of energy and examining a heavily damaged {{Term|TotK|Master Sword}}. The floating orb has a golden glow, and the damaged {{Term|TotK|Master Sword}} has a faint blue glow.
===Development===
Development of the twentieth game in {{TLoZ|Series}} began in 2017 after the production for {{BotW}} concluded.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= CaC |publisher= |page= 424}}</ref> During the [[E3 Media & Business Summit#2019|E3 2019]] [[Nintendo Direct]], it was announced that it would be a sequel to {{BotW|-}}.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= The sequel to The Legend of #Zelda: Breath of the Wild is now in development for #NintendoSwitch!|url= https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1138486867328790528|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20220918022804/https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1138486867328790528}}</ref><ref name="E3 2019">{{Cite YouTube|quote= |title= Sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - First Look Trailer - Nintendo E3 2019|channel= @NintendoAmerica|date= June 11, 2019|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fr1Z07AV00|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230514052637/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fr1Z07AV00}}</ref> The idea of creating a direct sequel came from the fact that [[Eiji Aonuma]], producer of {{BotW|-}}, wanted to revisit the same {{Term|TotK|Hyrule|link}} while incorporating a new story and gameplay mechanics.<ref name= "Game Informer"/> Initially, new ideas were thought of for DLC but evolved into a new game when too many were gathered.<ref>{{Cite Person|quote= Initially we were thinking of just DLC ideas, but then we had a lot of ideas and we said, "This is too many ideas, let's just make one new game and start from scratch."|name= Eiji Aonuma|url= https://kotaku.com/breath-of-the-wild-is-getting-a-sequel-because-the-team-1835624233|title= Breath Of The Wild Is Getting A Sequel Because The Team Had Too Many DLC Ideas (And Other Info From Zelda's Producer)}}</ref>


In the third trailer, a large portrait similar to the {{Term|BotW|Calamity Ganon Tapestry|link}} was shown depicting {{Plural|TotK|Soldier|link}} fighting with {{Plural|TotK|Moblin|link}} and {{Plural|TotK|Bokoblin|link}}, an unknown figure surrounded by seven symbols, and a few people resembling {{Term|TotK|Zelda}} and the corpse from the announcement trailer. Afterward, more gameplay footage shows {{Term|TotK|Link}} pushing open a large door and jumping into a free fall. Next, {{Term|TotK|Link}} jumps onto a large boulder traveling into the air, showing a giant storm forming nearby. Next, {{Term|TotK|Link}} climbs up the root of a {{Term|TotK|Tree}} sticking out of a floating rock. Finally, {{Term|TotK|Link}} falls out of the sky above {{Term|TotK|Hyrule}} and lands on a large, flying mechanism, which he appears to pilot.
===amiibo Support===
{{Main|amiibo}}
{{Frameless|[[File:TotK Series Link amiibo JP Box.png|thumb|right|x250px|The {{TotK|-}} series {{Term|TotK|Link}} amiibo]]}}
{{TotK|-}} is compatible with various {{TLoZ|-}} [[amiibo]] which allow {{Term|TotK|Link|link}} to receive additional fabric for his {{Term|TotK|Paraglider|link}} that changes its appearance. A {{TotK|-}} series {{Term|TotK|Link}} amiibo was announced on February 8, 2023 that released alongside the game on May 12, 2023.<ref name="amiibo"/> On June 21, 2023, {{Term|Series|Amiibo}} figures of {{Term|TotK|Princess Zelda|link}} and {{Term|TotK|Demon King Ganondorf|link}} were announced, and they were later released on November 3, 2023.<ref>{{Cite YouTube|quote= |title= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Amiibo Trailer <nowiki>|</nowiki> Nintendo Direct 2023 |channel= IGN |date= June 21, 2023 |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-InBm_1tq4 |archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230713164707/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-InBm_1tq4 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= The Zelda and Ganondorf amiibo figures from The Legend of #Zelda: #TearsOfTheKingdom will be releasing individually on Nov. 3! #NintendoDirect|url= https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1702343954782388651|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230914153659/https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1702343954782388651}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= 『ゼルダの伝説　ティアーズ オブ ザ キングダム』に登場する「ゼルダ」「ガノンドロフ」のamiiboは11月3日（金）に発売決定。#ゼルダの伝説 #TearsOfTheKingdom|url= https://twitter.com/ZeldaOfficialJP/status/1702333883386372279|archive= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= These #amiibo figures of Zelda and Ganondorf from The Legend of #Zelda: #TearsOfTheKingdom will release 03/11. #NintendoDirect|url= https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1702341333149507817|archive= }}</ref>


The chaos throughout {{Term|TotK|Hyrule|link}} is known as the {{Term|TotK|Upheaval|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= {{Big|The Upheaval has come to Hyrule}}<br/>Embark on a perilous quest to find the missing princess and unravel the truth behind a cataclysmic event that has sent the kingdom into turmoil.|author= |title= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|url= https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Tears-of-the-Kingdom-1576884.html|archive= |published= |retrieved= April 20, 2023|site= Nintendo UK|type= HTML}}</ref>
==Post-launch Content==
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While no DLC for {{TotK|-}} was announced during the trailers, the footer of the [https://zelda.com/tears-of-the-kingdom/ official {{TotK|-}} website] featured a disclaimer for purchasing DLC to use for the game, "Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately."<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= **Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.|author= |title= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230302000830/https://zelda.com/tears-of-the-kingdom/|archive= |published= |retrieved= March 2, 2023|site= zelda.com|type= web archive}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Nintendo has yet to officially announce any additional content for Tears of the Kingdom, but given the company’s history with its first-party games, it certainly makes sense that the upcoming Zelda game will include some sort of DLC.<br/>On the Tears of the Kingdom official site, which features details about the upcoming game, a curious line of text at the bottom seems to confirm DLC.|author= Joseph Yaden|title= Nintendo May Have Just Revealed Tears of the Kingdom DLC|url= https://www.inverse.com/gaming/zelda-tears-kingdom-dlc-leak|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230228090738/https://www.inverse.com/gaming/zelda-tears-kingdom-dlc-leak|published= February 27, 2023|retrieved= March 2, 2023|site= Inverse|type= }}</ref> While this was not a confirmation that DLC would be coming to the game, many fans speculated on the likelihood before the game's release, increasing the overall excitement for the new game in the fanbase. The clause was removed from the website footer on April 13, 2023.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= |title= Internet Archive Wayback Machine|url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230413143229/https://www.zelda.com/tears-of-the-kingdom/|archive= |published= April 13, 2023|retrieved= April 18, 2023|site= zelda.com|type= web archive}}</ref> On September 6, 2023, [[Hidemaro Fujibayashi]] revealed that Nintendo has no plans to release DLC for {{TotK|-}}.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= John Walker |title= Nintendo Won't Release Any Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom DLC|url= https://kotaku.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-dlc-expansion-nintendo-botw-1850807807 |archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230906175531/https://kotaku.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-dlc-expansion-nintendo-botw-1850807807 |published= September 6, 2023|retrieved= September 6, 2023|site= Kotaku|type= }}</ref>
==Gameplay==
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==Game Information==
===Updates===
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{{Main|/Version History}}
Multiple free patches for {{TotK|-}} have been released since its launch to fix bugs.
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|Version 1.1.0
|May 11, 2023<ref name="update">{{Cite Web|quote= |author= |title= How to Update The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|url= https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/61936/~/how-to-update-the-legend-of-zelda%3A-tears-of-the-kingdom|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230705034155/https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/61936/~/how-to-update-the-legend-of-zelda%3A-tears-of-the-kingdom|published= May 11, 2023|retrieved= June 4, 2023|site= Nintendo Customer Support|type= }}</ref>
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* Horse name inputs now allow for Korean, Chinese (Simplified), and Chinese (Traditional) characters.
** If the system language is not set to Korean, Chinese (Simplified), or Chinese (Traditional), some inputted characters will not display.
* Made other, additional fixes to allow for a more pleasing gameplay experience.
|-
|Version 1.1.1
|May 18, 2023<ref name="update"/>
|'''General Updates'''
* Fixed issue where, sometimes, the player could not clear main quest “The Closed Door,” even if they fulfilled the conditions to advance the quest.
** If you have already encountered this issue, you will be able to clear the quest by downloading this update data.
* Several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
|-
|Version 1.1.2
|May 25, 2023<ref name="update"/>
|'''Audio Bug Fixes'''
* Fixed an issue where the sound would play at an extremely high volume in certain conditions.
'''Additional Fixes'''
* Fixed an issue in the main quest, “Camera Work in the Depths”, where players could not progress beyond a certain point. Downloading the update will allow players to proceed past that point.
* Several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
|-
|Version 1.2.0
|June 4, 2023<ref name="update"/>
|'''General Updates'''
* By starting the game from within certain articles released on a specific Switch News channel (accessed via the HOME Menu) players can receive a number of in-game items.
** Depending on the state of gameplay progression or the location in which the data is reopened, there may be cases in which the items cannot be received.
'''Additional Fixes'''
* Fixed an issue where players could not progress beyond a certain point in the main quests “A Mystery in the Depths” and “Secret of the Ring Ruins”, the side adventures “Hateno Village Research Lab” and “Lurelin Village Restoration Project”, the shrine quest “Dyeing to Find It”, and the side quests “Village Attacked by Pirates”, “The Incomplete Stable”, and “Seeking the Pirate Hideout”. Downloading the update will allow players to proceed past that point.
* Fixed an issue preventing fairies from appearing under certain conditions when they originally should have appeared.
* Fixed an issue preventing the meals provided by Kiana of Lurelin Village from changing under certain conditions.
* Several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
|-
|Version 1.2.1
|August 22, 2023<ref name="update"/>
|'''Fixed Issues'''
* Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the screen to flicker intensely when large amounts of stamps were placed on the Map.
* Fixed an issue that prevented players from obtaining the contents of treasure chests attached to Flux Constructs when the treasure chests vanished as a result of the Flux Construct’s attacks.
** If the treasure chest vanished, reloading the save data will either restore the treasure chest or cause the chest’s contents to automatically appear in your Pouch.
* If a certain event does not trigger when talking to Koltin after collecting all of the Bubbul Gems, downloading this update data will fix it so that the event triggers.
* Several other issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
|}


===Development===
==Trailers and Marketing==
Development of the twentieth game in {{TLoZ|Series}} began in 2017 after the production for {{BotW}} concluded.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= CaC |publisher= |page= 424}}</ref> During the [[E3 Media & Business Summit#2019|E3 2019]] [[Nintendo Direct]], it was announced that it would be a sequel to {{BotW|-}}.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= The sequel to The Legend of #Zelda: Breath of the Wild is now in development for #NintendoSwitch!|url= https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1138486867328790528|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20220918022804/https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1138486867328790528}}</ref><ref name="E3 2019"/> The idea of creating a direct sequel came from the fact that [[Eiji Aonuma]], producer of {{BotW|-}}, wanted to revisit the same {{Term|TotK|Hyrule|link}} while incorporating a new story and gameplay mechanics.<ref name= "Game Informer"/> Initially, new ideas were thought of for DLC but evolved into a new game when too many were gathered.<ref>{{Cite Person|quote= Initially we were thinking of just DLC ideas, but then we had a lot of ideas and we said, "This is too many ideas, let's just make one new game and start from scratch."|name= Eiji Aonuma|url= https://kotaku.com/breath-of-the-wild-is-getting-a-sequel-because-the-team-1835624233|title= Breath Of The Wild Is Getting A Sequel Because The Team Had Too Many DLC Ideas (And Other Info From Zelda's Producer)}}</ref>
The announcement trailer shows {{Term|TotK|Link|link}} and {{Term|TotK|Zelda|link}} exploring an unknown subterranean {{Term|TotK|Zonai Ruin|link}}. They arrive in a cavern where {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf|link}}'s body is held in suspended animation, gripped by a pale, ghostly hand. {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}} stirs amidst an earthquake, and the trailer then cuts to a view of {{Term|TotK|Hyrule Castle|link}} from the {{Term|TotK|Great Plateau|link}}. As the ground shakes, the {{Term|TotK|Hyrule Castle|display=Castle}} is seen rising into the air. Text is then displayed announcing the development of a sequel to {{BotW|-}}.<ref name="E3 2019"/>


During the announcement of {{HWAoC}} on September 8, 2020, Eiji Aonuma said that Nintendo was still working on the game and that the fans would have to wait before getting any news. Later, in a December interview, Nintendo of America president [[Doug Bowser]] added that the contents of the game would be shown when they felt they had enough to show.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=You’ve followed Nintendo long enough to know that as we progress on any title, and we deem it’s the right moment, we will share with the community where we are in the development. At this point, though, I have nothing more that I can share on those titles.|title=Doug Bowser on Nintendo’s obsession with March 31, plus Joy-Con drift and the Switch Pro rumors|author=Russ Frushtik|url=https://www.polygon.com/interviews/22170222/nintendo-doug-bowser-interview-switch-pro-joycon-drift-animal-crossing|published=Dec 16, 2020|retrieved=Aug 7, 2021|site=Polygon}}</ref>
During the announcement of {{HWAoC}} on September 8, 2020, Eiji Aonuma said that Nintendo was still working on the game and that the fans would have to wait before getting any news. Later, in a December interview, Nintendo of America president [[Doug Bowser]] added that the contents of the game would be shown when they felt they had enough to show.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=You’ve followed Nintendo long enough to know that as we progress on any title, and we deem it’s the right moment, we will share with the community where we are in the development. At this point, though, I have nothing more that I can share on those titles.|title=Doug Bowser on Nintendo’s obsession with March 31, plus Joy-Con drift and the Switch Pro rumors|author=Russ Frushtik|url=https://www.polygon.com/interviews/22170222/nintendo-doug-bowser-interview-switch-pro-joycon-drift-animal-crossing|published=Dec 16, 2020|retrieved=Aug 7, 2021|site=Polygon}}</ref>


The second trailer and first gameplay showcase aired on June 15th, 2021, during the [[E3 Media & Business Summit#2021|E3 2021]] [[Nintendo Direct]].<ref name="E3 2021"/> A portion of gameplay was shown, featuring a number of abilities and the new world of {{Term|TotK|Hyrule|link}}. An estimated release date for the game was also announced to be sometime during 2022.
The second trailer and first gameplay showcase aired on June 15th, 2021, during the [[E3 Media & Business Summit#2021|E3 2021]] [[Nintendo Direct]].<ref name="E3 2021"/> In the second trailer during [[E3 Media & Business Summit#2021|E3 2021]], gameplay footage showed {{Term|TotK|Link}} skydiving and {{Term|TotK|Paraglider|link|display=paragliding}} among landmasses floating in the sky. {{Term|TotK|Link}} is seen battling various enemies, such as a {{Term|TotK|Stone Talus|link}} carrying a {{Term|TotK|Monster Stronghold|link}}. {{Term|TotK|Link}} also wields new abilities which seemingly come from his altered right arm. The first is {{Term|TotK|Recall|link}}, an ability that can move an {{Term|TotK|Object|link}} backward on the path it came from. The second is {{Term|TotK|Ascend|link}}, an ability that phases {{Term|TotK|Link}} through a solid structure from underneath. The trailer concludes with scenes of {{Term|TotK|Hyrule Castle}} being violently lifted from the ground by a huge mass of {{Term|TotK|Malice|link}}.<ref name="E3 2021">{{Cite YouTube|quote= Return to Hyrule - and the skies above - in this first look at gameplay for the Sequel to the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, planned for release on #NintendoSwitch in 2022.|date= June 15, 2021|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi-MRZBP91I9|title= Sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - E3 2021 Teaser - Nintendo Direct|channel=@NintendoAmerica}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Magazine|quote= The Hyrule Castle rising. |magazine= Nintendo Magazine|publisher= |volume= |issue= |date= 2021 Winter|page= 19 (English)}}</ref> An estimated release date for the game was also announced to be sometime during 2022.


On March 29, 2022, Nintendo released a video where Eiji Aonuma announced that development time had been extended, with the game being set to release in the spring of 2023. A short gameplay clip was premiered that showcased {{Term|TotK|Link}}'s new outfit and a heavily damaged {{Term|TotK|Master Sword|link}}.<ref name="YouTube 2023"/>
On March 29, 2022, Nintendo released a video where Eiji Aonuma announced that development time had been extended, with the game being set to release in the spring of 2023. A short gameplay clip was premiered that showcased {{Term|TotK|Link}}'s new outfit and a heavily damaged {{Term|TotK|Master Sword|link}}.<ref>{{Cite YouTube|quote= |title= Launch Timing Update for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sequel|channel= @NintendoAmerica|date= March 29, 2022|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_vgseuw_o8|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230605133225/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_vgseuw_o8}}</ref>


The third trailer for the game was shown in the September 13, 2022 Nintendo Direct, where the title, ''The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom'', and release date, May 12, 2023, were revealed.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= The sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom!|url= https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1569699252607008771|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20221108224526/https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1569699252607008771}}</ref> Nintendo UK did not livestream the Nintendo Direct as a mark of respect during the national period of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= As a mark of respect during this period of national mourning, we will not livestream tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct. It will be published as a video-on-demand on our YouTube channel at 16:00 (UK time) tomorrow.|url= https://twitter.com/NintendoUK/status/1569326012156059649|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20221007223859/https://twitter.com/NintendoUK/status/1569326012156059649}}</ref> Nintendo UK later acknowledged the announcement in a Twitter post on October 3rd.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= The Legend of #Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.|url= https://twitter.com/NintendoUK/status/1577003048567803927|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20221005062613/https://twitter.com/NintendoUK/status/1577003048567803927}}</ref>
The third trailer for the game was shown in the September 13, 2022 Nintendo Direct, where the title and release date, May 12, 2023, were revealed.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= The sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom!|url= https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1569699252607008771|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20221108224526/https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1569699252607008771}}</ref> In the trailer, a large portrait similar to the {{Term|BotW|Calamity Ganon Tapestry|link}} was shown depicting {{Plural|TotK|Soldier|link}} fighting with {{Plural|TotK|Moblin|link}} and {{Plural|TotK|Bokoblin|link}}, an unknown figure surrounded by seven symbols, and a few people resembling {{Term|TotK|Zelda}} and the corpse from the announcement trailer. Afterward, more gameplay footage shows {{Term|TotK|Link}} pushing open a large door and jumping into a free fall. Next, {{Term|TotK|Link}} jumps onto a large boulder traveling into the air, showing a giant storm forming nearby. Next, {{Term|TotK|Link}} climbs up the root of a {{Term|TotK|Tree}} sticking out of a floating rock. Finally, {{Term|TotK|Link}} falls out of the sky above {{Term|TotK|Hyrule}} and lands on a large, flying mechanism, which he appears to pilot. Nintendo UK did not livestream the Nintendo Direct as a mark of respect during the national period of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= As a mark of respect during this period of national mourning, we will not livestream tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct. It will be published as a video-on-demand on our YouTube channel at 16:00 (UK time) tomorrow.|url= https://twitter.com/NintendoUK/status/1569326012156059649|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20221007223859/https://twitter.com/NintendoUK/status/1569326012156059649}}</ref> Nintendo UK later acknowledged the announcement in a Twitter post on October 3rd.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= The Legend of #Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.|url= https://twitter.com/NintendoUK/status/1577003048567803927|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20221005062613/https://twitter.com/NintendoUK/status/1577003048567803927}}</ref>


The fourth trailer for the game was shown in the February 8, 2023 Nintendo Direct. Many new mechanics, locations, and enemies were all shown during the trailer, and the release date of May 12, 2023 was reconfirmed.<ref>{{Cite YouTube|quote= |channel= @NintendoAmerica|title= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Official Trailer #2|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYZuiFDQwQw|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230208233422/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYZuiFDQwQw|date= February 8, 2023}}</ref> The game was also opened for pre-orders on the [[Nintendo eShop]] which revealed the game to retail for $70 USD.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Nintendo confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the highly anticipated sequel to Breath of the Wild, will cost $69.99, instead of the standard $59.99 price for first-party Nintendo games.|author= Ana Diaz|title= Nintendo confirms Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will cost $69.99|url= https://www.polygon.com/23591112/nintendo-zelda-tears-of-kingdom-price-hike-cost|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230209053400/https://www.polygon.com/23591112/nintendo-zelda-tears-of-kingdom-price-hike-cost|published= February 8, 2023|retrieved= February 9, 2023|site= Polygon|type= }}</ref> A ''Collector's Edition'' was also announced to be released on the same day. Finally, an [[amiibo]] of {{Term|TotK|Link|link}} from the game was announced to also release on the same day.<ref name="amiibo">{{Cite Twitter|quote= This Link #amiibo from The Legend of #Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will launch alongside the game on May 12th.|url= https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1623458004464025600|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230208231216/https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1623458004464025600}}</ref>
The fourth trailer for the game was shown in the February 8, 2023 Nintendo Direct. Many new mechanics, locations, and enemies were all shown during the trailer, and the release date of May 12, 2023 was reconfirmed.<ref>{{Cite YouTube|quote= |channel= @NintendoAmerica|title= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Official Trailer #2|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYZuiFDQwQw|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230208233422/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYZuiFDQwQw|date= February 8, 2023}}</ref> The game was also opened for pre-orders on the [[Nintendo eShop]] which revealed the game to retail for $70 USD.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Nintendo confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the highly anticipated sequel to Breath of the Wild, will cost $69.99, instead of the standard $59.99 price for first-party Nintendo games.|author= Ana Diaz|title= Nintendo confirms Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will cost $69.99|url= https://www.polygon.com/23591112/nintendo-zelda-tears-of-kingdom-price-hike-cost|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230209053400/https://www.polygon.com/23591112/nintendo-zelda-tears-of-kingdom-price-hike-cost|published= February 8, 2023|retrieved= February 9, 2023|site= Polygon|type= }}</ref> A ''Collector's Edition'' was also announced to be released on the same day. Finally, an [[amiibo]] of {{Term|TotK|Link|link}} from the game was announced to also release on the same day.<ref name="amiibo">{{Cite Twitter|quote= This Link #amiibo from The Legend of #Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will launch alongside the game on May 12th.|url= https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1623458004464025600|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230208231216/https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1623458004464025600}}</ref>
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At GameStop, EB Games retailers, consumers who pre-ordered {{TotK|-}} received various products depending on their region. Consumers in the United States received a Wooden Plaque with artwork from the game.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= Pre-order The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at GameStop and receive an EXCLUSIVE wooden plaque with purchase! |url= https://twitter.com/GameStop/status/1625298837395972104 |archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230303111316/https://twitter.com/GameStop/status/1625298837395972104}}</ref> Consumers in Canada received a Pin Set of {{Term|TotK|Link|link}} and {{Term|TotK|Zelda|link}} based on the promotional artwork of the game.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= Take to the skies in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! Pre-order your copy and receive a GameStop exclusive pin set when you pick up your purchase! |url= https://twitter.com/GameStopCanada/status/1630636499711537152?t=mKfteNSKDyDFmfMvIpNKIg&s=19}}</ref> Consumers in Australia received a Luggage Tag with the game's logo printed in black.<ref>{{Cite Web||url= https://www.ebgames.com.au/product/nintendo-switch/271658-the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom|title= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|site= EB Games Australia}}</ref> Additionally, GameStop and EB Games retailers will distribute the pre-order bonuses to consumers who buy the game after release, while supplies last.
At GameStop, EB Games retailers, consumers who pre-ordered {{TotK|-}} received various products depending on their region. Consumers in the United States received a Wooden Plaque with artwork from the game.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= Pre-order The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at GameStop and receive an EXCLUSIVE wooden plaque with purchase! |url= https://twitter.com/GameStop/status/1625298837395972104 |archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230303111316/https://twitter.com/GameStop/status/1625298837395972104}}</ref> Consumers in Canada received a Pin Set of {{Term|TotK|Link|link}} and {{Term|TotK|Zelda|link}} based on the promotional artwork of the game.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= Take to the skies in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! Pre-order your copy and receive a GameStop exclusive pin set when you pick up your purchase! |url= https://twitter.com/GameStopCanada/status/1630636499711537152?t=mKfteNSKDyDFmfMvIpNKIg&s=19}}</ref> Consumers in Australia received a Luggage Tag with the game's logo printed in black.<ref>{{Cite Web||url= https://www.ebgames.com.au/product/nintendo-switch/271658-the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom|title= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|site= EB Games Australia}}</ref> Additionally, GameStop and EB Games retailers will distribute the pre-order bonuses to consumers who buy the game after release, while supplies last.


Walmart retailers also provided bonuses to consumers who pre-order {{TotK|-}}. Consumers in Canada received a luggage tag with the game's logo printed in black.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Receive a free luggage tag* when you pre-order and purchase the Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom game for the Nintendo Switch™ system.|url= https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-nintendo-switch/6000205123700|title= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo Switch)|site= Walmart Canada}}</ref> Consumers in America first received a gold wall scroll then a black one after the gold color sold out.<ref name=":0">[https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/gaming/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-preorder-guide/ar-AA1aw9Bd]</ref>
Walmart retailers also provided bonuses to consumers who pre-order {{TotK|-}}. Consumers in Canada received a luggage tag with the game's logo printed in black.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Receive a free luggage tag* when you pre-order and purchase the Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom game for the Nintendo Switch™ system.|url= https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-nintendo-switch/6000205123700|title= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo Switch)|site= Walmart Canada}}</ref> Consumers in America first received a gold wall scroll then a black one after the gold color sold out.<ref name="Verge Preorder Guide">{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Antonio G. Di Benedetto, Brandon Widder|title= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom preorder guide|url= https://www.theverge.com/23700602/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-preorder-guide-how-to-free-merch-deal|archive= |published= May 9, 2023|retrieved= June 14, 2023|site= The Verge|type= }}</ref>


Consumers in the UK who pre-ordered {{TotK|-}}, the Collector's Edition or any of the three bundles from the My Nintendo Store received a Luggage Tag with the game's logo imprinted on it and a Collector's Coin.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= {{Big|The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom}}<br/>Bundles available. All include Collector's Coin and Luggage Tag.|author= |title= Home|url= https://store.nintendo.co.uk/en|archive= |published= |retrieved= April 11, 2023|site= My Nintendo Store|type= }}</ref>
Consumers in the UK who pre-ordered {{TotK|-}}, the Collector's Edition or any of the three bundles from the My Nintendo Store received a Luggage Tag with the game's logo imprinted on it and a Collector's Coin.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= {{Big|The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom}}<br/>Bundles available. All include Collector's Coin and Luggage Tag.|author= |title= Home|url= https://store.nintendo.co.uk/en|archive= |published= |retrieved= April 11, 2023|site= My Nintendo Store|type= }}</ref>


In Japan, Amazon offered a spoon or fork with {{TotK|-}}.<ref name=":0" />
In Japan, Amazon offered a spoon or fork with {{TotK|-}}.<ref name="Verge Preorder Guide"/>


In America, Target is offering an "Adventure Hip Pack" with in-store purchases of {{TotK|-}}.<ref name=":0" />
In America, Target is offering an "Adventure Hip Pack" with in-store purchases of {{TotK|-}}.<ref name="Verge Preorder Guide"/>


In America, Best Buy offered a framed artwork with pre-orders of {{TotK|-}}.
In America, Best Buy offered a framed artwork with pre-orders of {{TotK|-}}.
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=== Gameplay ===
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''Tears of the Kingdom'' features similar gameplay to ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', with several changes and new elements, such as the [[Ultrahand]] ability, and the expansion of Hyrule to include not only [[The Surface]], but also [[The Sky]] and [[The Depths]].


===amiibo Support===
==Audience Reception==
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{{TotK|-}} is compatible with various {{TLoZ|-}} [[amiibo]] which allow {{Term|TotK|Link|link}} to receive additional fabric for his {{Term|TotK|Paraglider|link}} that changes its appearance. A {{TotK|-}} series {{Term|TotK|Link}} amiibo was announced on February 8, 2023.<ref name="amiibo"/>
The announcement of {{TotK|-}} under the name "Sequel to {{BotW|-}}" was celebrated by fans across the world as {{BotW|-}} was one of the most popular games on the [[Nintendo Switch]] and was known throughout the gaming community, especially after winning the Game of the Year award at the 2017 Japan Game Awards.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= The Japan Game Awards 2017 (organized by the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association CESA; Chairman: Hideki Okamura) has announced the award winners for the "Games of the Year Division". "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" of Nintendo Co., Ltd. received the most prestigious Grand Award. Nintendo has won the Grand Award for the second consecutive years. |author= |published= September 21, 2017 |retrieved= September 21, 2022 |url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180208123456/https://awards.cesa.or.jp/en/release/pdf/170921_3.pdf |title= The Grand Award goes to "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" |site= Japan Game Awards |type= PDF}}</ref> Many fans speculated about whether {{Term|TotK|Princess Zelda|link}} would be a playable character and/or if multiplayer would be available, but when asked, Aonuma declined to answer.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Colin Stevens and Samuel Claiborn |published= June 12, 2019 |retrieved= June 13, 2019 |url= https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/06/12/heres-what-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-sequels-creator-is-willing-to-say-about-co-op-e3-2019 |title= HERE'S WHAT ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD SEQUEL'S CREATOR IS WILLING TO SAY ABOUT CO-OP - E3 2019 |site= IGN |type= }}</ref>
 
When the title of {{TotK|-}} was revealed during the September 13, 2022 [[Nintendo Direct]], many fans were unsure whether the name referred to tears as in crying, or tears as in rips.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was named on screen during the latest Nintendo Direct - but many fans still had questions. Namely, was that "tears" as in crying? Or "tears" as in something being torn up? |author= Tom Phillips |published= September 16, 2022 |retrieved= September 21, 2022 |url= https://www.eurogamer.net/heres-how-you-pronounce-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-nintendo-says |title= Here's how you pronounce Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo says |site= Eurogamer.net |type= }}</ref> Nintendo cleared up the confusion a few days later and confirmed that the name refers to tears as in crying.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= But only one way is actually correct, and Nintendo has now confirmed to Eurogamer... it is tears as in ''crying''. |author= Tom Phillips |published= September 16, 2022 |retrieved= September 21, 2022 |url= https://www.eurogamer.net/heres-how-you-pronounce-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-nintendo-says |title= Here's how you pronounce Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo says |site= Eurogamer.net |type= }}</ref>
 
===Sales===
{{TotK|-}} sold over 10 million copies on its first three days, becoming the fastest selling game in the series.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Nintendo of America|title= The Legend of #Zelda: #TearsOfTheKingdom has sold over 10 million copies worldwide in its first three days, becoming the fastest-selling game in the history of the Legend of Zelda series.|url= https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1658819667492851713|archive= |published= May 17, 2023|retrieved= May 17, 2023|site= Twitter|type= }}</ref> With over 4 million copies sold in America, it is also the fastest selling [[Nintendo Switch]] and [[Nintendo]] game overall in that territory.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= With over 4 million sold in the Americas, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is also the fastest-selling Nintendo Switch game and the fastest-selling Nintendo game for any system in that territory.|author= |title= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sells over 10 million worldwide in first three days, becoming the fastest-selling game in series|url= https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-sells-over-10-million-worldwide-in-first-three-days-becoming-the-fastest-selling-game-in-series/|archive= |published= May 17, 2023|retrieved= June 2, 2023|site= nintendo.com|type= }}</ref> As of June 2023, it is the second best-selling game of the year.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Revealed through the latest data from Circana (formerly NPD), the long-awaited Breath of the Wild sequel got off to an incredibly hot start, instantly moving to second place on the list of best-selling games of the year so far.|author= Ryan Dinsdale|title= Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Sold More Copies Physically Than Resident Evil 4 or Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Did Period|url= https://www.ign.com/articles/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-sold-more-copies-physically-than-resident-evil-4-or-star-wars-jedi-survivor-did-period|archive= |published= June 27, 2023|retrieved= June 27, 2023|site= IGN|type= }}</ref> {{TotK|-}} has sold a total of 20.28 million copies as of December 31, 2023.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 20.28 million pcs.|author= Nintendo|title= Top Selling Title Sales Units|url= https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20240206100144/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html|published= February 6, 2024|retrieved= February 6, 2024|site= Nintendo Investor Relations Information|type= }}</ref>
 
===Reviews===
{{TotK|-}} received critical acclaim upon release, with IGN, GameSpot, and Destructoid all giving the game a 10/10, and receiving a score of 96/100 from review aggregator Metacritic.<ref>The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Wikipedia</ref> Before its release, it became the highest rated game of all time on review aggregator OpenCritic with an original score of 97.223.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= OpenCritic|title= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is currently the #1 highest rated game of all time on OpenCritic|url= https://twitter.com/Open_Critic/status/1656632162681233408|archive= |published= May 11, 2023|retrieved= May 17, 2023|site= Twitter|type= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite Web|quote= #1 - Tears of the Kingdom: 97.223|author= OpenCritic|title= Tears of the Kingdom's lead on this ranking is quite significant.|url= https://twitter.com/Open_Critic/status/1656639984160641027|archive= |published= May 11, 2023|retrieved= May 17, 2023|site= Twitter|type= }}</ref>


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{{TotK|-}} was nominated several times at The Game Awards and the Golden Joystick Awards for the most anticipated/wanted game category, but was beaten out by other games. The game won at both events in 2022, most likely due to a combination between the title of the game finally being announced which renewed excitement and for the release of ''Elden Ring'', a heavy competitor against {{TotK|-}} that was no longer present.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= The game had been nominated the past two years for the category, but lost out to Elden Ring both times. This year ER actually came out, meaning the category was now open for Zelda to take over.|author= Amelia Fruzzetti|title= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom wins Most Anticipated Game at The Game Awards|url= https://nintendowire.com/news/2022/12/08/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-wins-most-anticipated-game-at-the-game-awards/|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20221209124857/https://nintendowire.com/news/2022/12/08/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-wins-most-anticipated-game-at-the-game-awards/|published= December 8, 2022|retrieved= April 17, 2023|site= Nintendo Wire|type= }}</ref>
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===Downloadable Content===
After being released in 2023, {{TotK|-}} was nominated for several awards at the Golden Joystick Awards, though it only won Nintendo Game of the Year.<ref name="Nintendo Game of the Year">{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Hope Bellingham |title= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom wins Nintendo Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023 |url= https://www.gamesradar.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-best-nintendo-game-gja-2023/ |archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20231111005117/https://www.gamesradar.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-best-nintendo-game-gja-2023/ |published= November 10, 2023 |retrieved= November 10, 2023 |site= GamesRadar+ |type= }}</ref> Alongside ''{{Smw|Super Mario Bros. Wonder}}'', {{TotK|-}} was one of two Nintendo games nominated for Game of the Year at The Game Awards.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= We are honored that The Legend of #Zelda: #TearsOfTheKingdom and #SuperMarioBrosWonder have both received Game of the Year nominations at #TheGameAwards!<br/><br/>Thank you to everyone for your support! |url= https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1724532662822465915 |archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20231115110442/https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1724532662822465915 }}</ref>
While no DLC for {{TotK|-}} was announced during the trailers, the footer of the [https://zelda.com/tears-of-the-kingdom/ official {{TotK|-}} website] features a disclaimer for purchasing DLC to use for the game, "Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately."<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= **Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.|author= |title= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230302000830/https://zelda.com/tears-of-the-kingdom/|archive= |published= |retrieved= March 2, 2023|site= zelda.com|type= web archive}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Nintendo has yet to officially announce any additional content for Tears of the Kingdom, but given the company’s history with its first-party games, it certainly makes sense that the upcoming Zelda game will include some sort of DLC.<br/>On the Tears of the Kingdom official site, which features details about the upcoming game, a curious line of text at the bottom seems to confirm DLC.|author= Joseph Yaden|title= Nintendo May Have Just Revealed Tears of the Kingdom DLC|url= https://www.inverse.com/gaming/zelda-tears-kingdom-dlc-leak|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230228090738/https://www.inverse.com/gaming/zelda-tears-kingdom-dlc-leak|published= February 27, 2023|retrieved= March 2, 2023|site= Inverse|type= }}</ref> While this was not a confirmation that DLC would be coming to the game, many fans speculated on the likelihood before the game's release, increasing the overall excitement for the new game in the fanbase. The clause was removed from the website footer on April 13, 2023.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= |title= Internet Archive Wayback Machine|url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230413143229/https://www.zelda.com/tears-of-the-kingdom/|archive= |published= April 13, 2023|retrieved= April 18, 2023|site= zelda.com|type= web archive}}</ref>


====Updates====
{{TotK|-}} won Game of the Year at IGN,<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= IGN Best Game 2023 Winner: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|author= Matt Kim|title= The Best Game of 2023|url= https://www.ign.com/articles/best-video-games-2023|archive= |published= December 15, 2023|retrieved= December 26, 2023|site= IGN|type= }}</ref> Game Informer,<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom surprised us, made us feel smart and creative, and inspired thousands to become virtual engineers with incredible creations of their own. For all those reasons, it earns Game Informer’s 2023 game of the year. |author= Game Informer Editorial|title= Game Informer's Top 10 Games Of 2023|url= https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/12/19/game-informers-top-10-games-of-2023|archive= |published= December 19, 2023|retrieved= December 26, 2023|site= Game Informer|type= }}</ref> and EDGE.<ref>{{Cite Magazine|quote= |magazine= EDGE|publisher= Future Publishing|volume= |issue= 393|date= December 2023|page= |url= }}</ref>
Multiple free patches for {{TotK|-}} have been released since its launch to fix bugs.


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|[[The Game Awards 2020]]
|Most Anticipated Game
|style="background:#c70700"|Nominated<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= thegameawards|title= The Game Awards 2020 Official Stream (4K) - Video Game's Biggest Night Live!|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWz6v-UAs8Q&t=3784s|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20221130205246/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWz6v-UAs8Q|published= December 10, 2020|retrieved= January 19, 2023|site= YouTube|type= video}}</ref>
|-
|[[Golden Joystick Awards|Golden Joystick Awards 2021]]
|Most Wanted Game
|style="background:#c70700"|Nominated<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Ben Tyrer |published= November 23, 2021 |retrieved= November 27, 2022 |url= https://www.gamesradar.com/golden-joystick-awards-2021-winners/#most-wanted-game |title= Here are all the Golden Joystick Awards 2021 winners |site= GamesRadar+ |type= }}</ref>
|-
|[[The Game Awards 2021]]
|Most Anticipated Game
|style="background:#c70700"|Nominated<ref>{{Cite YouTube|quote= |channel= @thegameawards|title= THE GAME AWARDS 2021: Official Livestream with Hellblade II, Star Wars Eclipse, Sonic, Matrix|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS4m2O3V93o|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20221209013829/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS4m2O3V93o|date= December 9, 2021|time=11647}}</ref>
|-
|[[Golden Joystick Awards|Golden Joystick Awards 2022]]
|Most Wanted Game
|style="background:#268f30"|Won<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Sam Loveridge |published= November 22, 2022 |retrieved= November 27, 2022 |url= https://www.gamesradar.com/golden-joystick-awards-2022-winners/#most-wanted-game |title= Here are all the Golden Joystick Awards 2022 winners |site= GamesRadar+ |type= }}</ref>
|-
|[[The Game Awards 2022]]
|Most Anticipated Game
|style="background:#268f30"|Won<ref>{{Cite YouTube|quote= |channel= @thegameawards|title= THE GAME AWARDS 2022: Official 4K Livestream: Star Wars, FINAL FANTASY XVI, Hades II, Halsey|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl9yakt_5tc|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230109205002/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl9yakt_5tc|date= December 8, 2022|time=8134}}</ref>
|-
|[[Golden Joystick Awards|Golden Joystick Awards 2023]]
|Best Audio
|style="background:#c70700"|Nominated<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Iain Harris |title= Final Fantasy 16 scores Best Audio gong at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023 |url= https://www.gamesradar.com/final-fantasy-16-best-audio-gja-2023/ |archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20231111004143/https://www.gamesradar.com/final-fantasy-16-best-audio-gja-2023/ |published= November 10, 2023 |retrieved= November 10, 2023 |site= GamesRadar+ |type= }}</ref>
|-
|[[Golden Joystick Awards|Golden Joystick Awards 2023]]
|Best Game Trailer
|style="background:#c70700"|Nominated<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Iain Harris |title= Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty scores Best Game Trailer award at Golden Joysticks 2023 |url= https://www.gamesradar.com/cyberpunk-2077-phantom-liberty-best-trailer-gja-2023/ |archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20231111004409/https://www.gamesradar.com/cyberpunk-2077-phantom-liberty-best-trailer-gja-2023/ |published= November 10, 2023 |retrieved= November 10, 2023 |site= GamesRadar+ |type= }}</ref>
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|[[Golden Joystick Awards|Golden Joystick Awards 2023]]
|Best Community Award
|style="background:#c70700"|Nominated<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Ali Jones |title= Baldur's Gate 3 wins the Best Community Award at the Golden Joysticks |url= https://www.gamesradar.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-community-gja-2023/ |archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20231111004611/https://www.gamesradar.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-community-gja-2023/ |published= November 10, 2023 |retrieved= November 10, 2023 |site= GamesRadar+ |type= }}</ref>
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|[[Golden Joystick Awards|Golden Joystick Awards 2023]]
|Best Supporting Performer<br/>([[Patricia Summersett]] as Princess Zelda)
|style="background:#c70700"|Nominated<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Iain Harris |title= Baldur’s Gate 3’s Astarion actor wins Best Supporting Performer prize at Golden Joysticks 2023 |url= https://www.gamesradar.com/neil-newbon-astarion-baldurs-gate-3-best-supporting-performer-gja-2023/ |archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111004933/https://www.gamesradar.com/neil-newbon-astarion-baldurs-gate-3-best-supporting-performer-gja-2023/ |published= November 10, 2023 |retrieved= November 10, 2023 |site= GamesRadar+ |type= }}</ref>
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|[[Golden Joystick Awards|Golden Joystick Awards 2023]]
|Nintendo Game of the Year
|style="background:#268f30"|Won<ref name="Nintendo Game of the Year"/>
|-
|[[Golden Joystick Awards|Golden Joystick Awards 2023]]
|Ultimate Game of the Year
|style="background:#c70700"|Nominated<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Ali Jones |title= Baldur's Gate 3 is your Ultimate Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards |url= https://www.gamesradar.com/baldurs-gate-3-ultimate-goty-gja-2023/ |archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20231111005345/https://www.gamesradar.com/baldurs-gate-3-ultimate-goty-gja-2023/ |published= November 10, 2023 |retrieved= November 10, 2023 |site= GamesRadar+ |type= }}</ref>
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|[[The Game Awards 2023]]
|Best Game Direction
|style="background:#c70700"|Nominated
|-
|[[The Game Awards 2023]]
|Best Art Direction
|style="background:#c70700"|Nominated
|-
|[[The Game Awards 2023]]
|Best Score and Music
|style="background:#c70700"|Nominated
|-
|-
|style="text-align:center| Version 1.1.0
|[[The Game Awards 2023]]
|style="text-align:center| May 11, 2023<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Brian|title= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom update out now (version 1.1.0), patch notes|url= https://nintendoeverything.com/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-update-out-now-version-1-1-0-patch-notes/|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230511121028/https://nintendoeverything.com/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-update-out-now-version-1-1-0-patch-notes/|published= May 11, 2023|retrieved= May 18, 2023|site= Nintendo Everything|type= }}</ref>
|Best Action/Adventure
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|style="background:#c70700"|Nominated
* Horse name inputs now allow for Korean, Chinese (Simplified), and Chinese (Traditional) characters.
** If the system language is not set to Korean, Chinese (Simplified), or Chinese (Traditional), some inputted characters will not display.
* Made other, additional fixes to allow for a more pleasing gameplay experience.
|-
|-
|style="text-align:center| Version 1.1.1
|[[The Game Awards 2023]]
|style="text-align:center| May 18, 2023<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Brian|title= Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom update out now (version 1.1.1), patch notes|url= https://nintendoeverything.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-update-out-now-version-1-1-1-patch-notes/|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230519044702/https://nintendoeverything.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-update-out-now-version-1-1-1-patch-notes/|published= May 18, 2023|retrieved= May 18, 2023|site= Nintendo Everything|type= }}</ref>
|Game of the Year
| General Updates
|style="background:#c70700"|Nominated
* Fixed issue where, sometimes, the player could not clear main quest “The Closed Door,” even if they fulfilled the conditions to advance the quest.
** If you have already encountered this issue, you will be able to clear the quest by downloading this update data.
* Several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
|}
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==Listings==
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==Reception==
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The announcement of {{TotK|-}} under the name "Sequel to {{BotW|-}}" was celebrated by fans across the world as {{BotW|-}} was one of the most popular games on the [[Nintendo Switch]] and was known throughout the gaming community, especially after winning the Game of the Year award at the 2017 Japan Game Awards.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= The Japan Game Awards 2017 (organized by the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association CESA; Chairman: Hideki Okamura) has announced the award winners for the "Games of the Year Division". "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" of Nintendo Co., Ltd. received the most prestigious Grand Award. Nintendo has won the Grand Award for the second consecutive years. |author= |published= September 21, 2017 |retrieved= September 21, 2022 |url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180208123456/https://awards.cesa.or.jp/en/release/pdf/170921_3.pdf |title= The Grand Award goes to "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" |site= Japan Game Awards |type= PDF}}</ref> Many fans speculated about whether {{Term|TotK|Princess Zelda|link}} would be a playable character and/or if multiplayer would be available, but when asked, Aonuma declined to answer.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Colin Stevens and Samuel Claiborn |published= June 12, 2019 |retrieved= June 13, 2019 |url= https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/06/12/heres-what-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-sequels-creator-is-willing-to-say-about-co-op-e3-2019 |title= HERE'S WHAT ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD SEQUEL'S CREATOR IS WILLING TO SAY ABOUT CO-OP - E3 2019 |site= IGN |type= }}</ref>
When the title of {{TotK|-}} was revealed during the September 13, 2022 [[Nintendo Direct]], many fans were unsure whether the name referred to tears as in crying, or tears as in rips.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was named on screen during the latest Nintendo Direct - but many fans still had questions. Namely, was that "tears" as in crying? Or "tears" as in something being torn up? |author= Tom Phillips |published= September 16, 2022 |retrieved= September 21, 2022 |url= https://www.eurogamer.net/heres-how-you-pronounce-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-nintendo-says |title= Here's how you pronounce Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo says |site= Eurogamer.net |type= }}</ref> Nintendo cleared up the confusion a few days later and confirmed that the name refers to tears as in crying.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= But only one way is actually correct, and Nintendo has now confirmed to Eurogamer... it is tears as in ''crying''. |author= Tom Phillips |published= September 16, 2022 |retrieved= September 21, 2022 |url= https://www.eurogamer.net/heres-how-you-pronounce-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-nintendo-says |title= Here's how you pronounce Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo says |site= Eurogamer.net |type= }}</ref>
===Sales===
{{TotK|-}} sold over 10 million copies on its first three days, becoming the fastest selling game in the series.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Nintendo of America|title= The Legend of #Zelda: #TearsOfTheKingdom has sold over 10 million copies worldwide in its first three days, becoming the fastest-selling game in the history of the Legend of Zelda series.|url= https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1658819667492851713|archive= |published= May 17, 2023|retrieved= May 17, 2023|site= Twitter|type= }}</ref> With over 4 million copies sold in America, it is also the fastest selling [[Nintendo Switch]] and [[Nintendo]] game overall in that territory.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= With over 4 million sold in the Americas, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is also the fastest-selling Nintendo Switch game and the fastest-selling Nintendo game for any system in that territory.|author= |title= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sells over 10 million worldwide in first three days, becoming the fastest-selling game in series|url= https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-sells-over-10-million-worldwide-in-first-three-days-becoming-the-fastest-selling-game-in-series/|archive= |published= May 17, 2023|retrieved= June 2, 2023|site= nintendo.com|type= }}</ref>
===Reviews===
{{TotK|-}} received critical acclaim upon release, with IGN, GameSpot, and Destructoid all giving the game a 10/10, and receiving a score of 96/100 from review aggregator Metacritic.<ref>The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Wikipedia</ref> Before its release, it became the highest rated game of all time on review aggregator OpenCritic with an original score of 97.223.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= OpenCritic|title= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is currently the #1 highest rated game of all time on OpenCritic|url= https://twitter.com/Open_Critic/status/1656632162681233408|archive= |published= May 11, 2023|retrieved= May 17, 2023|site= Twitter|type= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite Web|quote= #1 - Tears of the Kingdom: 97.223|author= OpenCritic|title= Tears of the Kingdom's lead on this ranking is quite significant.|url= https://twitter.com/Open_Critic/status/1656639984160641027|archive= |published= May 11, 2023|retrieved= May 17, 2023|site= Twitter|type= }}</ref>
===Awards===
{{TotK|-}} was nominated several times at The Game Awards and the Golden Joystick Awards for the most anticipated/wanted game category, but was beaten out several times. The game won at both events in 2022, most-likely due to a combination between the title of the game finally being announced which renewed excitement and for the release of ''Elden Ring'', a heavy competitor against {{TotK|-}} that was no longer present.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= The game had been nominated the past two years for the category, but lost out to Elden Ring both times. This year ER actually came out, meaning the category was now open for Zelda to take over.|author= Amelia Fruzzetti|title= The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom wins Most Anticipated Game at The Game Awards|url= https://nintendowire.com/news/2022/12/08/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-wins-most-anticipated-game-at-the-game-awards/|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20221209124857/https://nintendowire.com/news/2022/12/08/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-wins-most-anticipated-game-at-the-game-awards/|published= December 8, 2022|retrieved= April 17, 2023|site= Nintendo Wire|type= }}</ref>
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!Award
!Result
|-
|[[The Game Awards 2020]]
|Most Anticipated Game
|style="background:#c70700"|Nominated<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= thegameawards|title= The Game Awards 2020 Official Stream (4K) - Video Game's Biggest Night Live!|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWz6v-UAs8Q&t=3784s|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20221130205246/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWz6v-UAs8Q|published= December 10, 2020|retrieved= January 19, 2023|site= YouTube|type= video}}</ref>
|-
|[[Golden Joystick Awards|Golden Joystick Awards 2021]]
|Most Wanted Game
|style="background:#c70700"|Nominated<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Ben Tyrer |published= November 23, 2021 |retrieved= November 27, 2022 |url= https://www.gamesradar.com/golden-joystick-awards-2021-winners/#most-wanted-game |title= Here are all the Golden Joystick Awards 2021 winners |site= GamesRadar+ |type= }}</ref>
|-
|[[The Game Awards 2021]]
|Most Anticipated Game
|style="background:#c70700"|Nominated<ref>{{Cite YouTube|quote= |channel= @thegameawards|title= THE GAME AWARDS 2021: Official Livestream with Hellblade II, Star Wars Eclipse, Sonic, Matrix|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS4m2O3V93o|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20221209013829/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS4m2O3V93o|date= December 9, 2021|time=11647}}</ref>
|-
|[[Golden Joystick Awards|Golden Joystick Awards 2022]]
|Most Wanted Game
|style="background:#268f30"|Won<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Sam Loveridge |published= November 22, 2022 |retrieved= November 27, 2022 |url= https://www.gamesradar.com/golden-joystick-awards-2022-winners/#most-wanted-game |title= Here are all the Golden Joystick Awards 2022 winners |site= GamesRadar+ |type= }}</ref>
|-
|[[The Game Awards 2022]]
|Most Anticipated Game
|style="background:#268f30"|Won<ref>{{Cite YouTube|quote= |channel= @thegameawards|title= THE GAME AWARDS 2022: Official 4K Livestream: Star Wars, FINAL FANTASY XVI, Hades II, Halsey|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl9yakt_5tc|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230109205002/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl9yakt_5tc|date= December 8, 2022|time=8134}}</ref>
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Prior to the release of {{TotK|-}}, Snapchat released a special "Adventure Awaits" filter in collaboration with Nintendo, featuring a countdown clock to May 12, 2023.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= |title= Countdown to adventure with Snapchat|url= https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/countdown-to-adventure-with-snapchat/|archive= http://web.archive.org/web/20230504020731/https://www.nintendo.com/web/20230504020731/https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/countdown-to-adventure-with-snapchat/|published= May 3, 2023|retrieved= May 3, 2023|site= Nintendo|type= }}</ref>
* Prior to the release of {{TotK|-}}, Snapchat released a special ''[[Adventure Awaits]]'' filter in collaboration with Nintendo, featuring a countdown clock to May 12, 2023.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= |title= Countdown to adventure with Snapchat|url= https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/countdown-to-adventure-with-snapchat/|archive= http://web.archive.org/web/20230504020731/https://www.nintendo.com/web/20230504020731/https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/countdown-to-adventure-with-snapchat/|published= May 3, 2023|retrieved= May 3, 2023|site= Nintendo|type= }}</ref>


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