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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the twentieth main installment in The Legend of Zelda series.[4] The direct sequel to 2017's Breath of the Wild, the game was released worldwide on May 12, 2023 on the Nintendo Switch.[2]

Story

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The announcement trailer shows Link and Zelda exploring an unknown subterranean Zonai Ruin. They arrive in a cavern where Ganondorf's body is held in suspended animation, gripped by a pale, ghostly hand. Ganondorf stirs amidst an earthquake, and the trailer then cuts to a view of Hyrule Castle from the Great Plateau. As the ground shakes, the Castle is seen rising into the air. Text is then displayed announcing the development of a sequel to Breath of the Wild.[4]

In the second trailer during E3 2021, gameplay footage showed Link skydiving and paragliding among landmasses floating in the sky. Link is seen battling various enemies, such as a Stone Talus carrying a Monster Stronghold. Link also wields new abilities which seemingly come from his altered right arm. The first is Recall, an ability that can move an Object backward on the path it came from. The second is Ascend, an ability that phases Link through a solid structure from underneath. The trailer concludes with scenes of Hyrule Castle being violently lifted from the ground by a huge mass of Malice.[5][6]

The delay announcement video shows Link standing next to a floating orb of energy and examining a heavily damaged Master Sword. The floating orb has a golden glow, and the damaged Master Sword has a faint blue glow.

In the third trailer, a large portrait similar to the Calamity Ganon Tapestry was shown depicting Soldiers fighting with Moblins and Bokoblins, an unknown figure surrounded by seven symbols, and a few people resembling Zelda and the corpse from the announcement trailer. Afterward, more gameplay footage shows Link pushing open a large door and jumping into a free fall. Next, Link jumps onto a large boulder traveling into the air, showing a giant storm forming nearby. Next, Link climbs up the root of a Tree sticking out of a floating rock. Finally, Link falls out of the sky above Hyrule and lands on a large, flying mechanism, which he appears to pilot.

The chaos throughout Hyrule is known as the Upheaval.[7]

Game Information

Development

Development of the twentieth game in The Legend of Zelda series began in 2017 after the production for Breath of the Wild concluded.[8] During the E3 2019 Nintendo Direct, it was announced that it would be a sequel to Breath of the Wild.[9][4] The idea of creating a direct sequel came from the fact that Eiji Aonuma, producer of Breath of the Wild, wanted to revisit the same Hyrule while incorporating a new story and gameplay mechanics.[1] Initially, new ideas were thought of for DLC but evolved into a new game when too many were gathered.[10]

During the announcement of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity 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.[11]

The second trailer and first gameplay showcase aired on June 15th, 2021, during the E3 2021 Nintendo Direct.[5] A portion of gameplay was shown, featuring a number of abilities and the new world of Hyrule. 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 Link's new outfit and a heavily damaged Master Sword.[2]

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.[12] Nintendo UK did not livestream the Nintendo Direct as a mark of respect during the national period of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II.[13] Nintendo UK later acknowledged the announcement in a Twitter post on October 3rd.[14]

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.[15] The game was also opened for pre-orders on the Nintendo eShop which revealed the game to retail for $70 USD.[16] A Collector's Edition was also announced to be released on the same day. Finally, an amiibo of Link from the game was announced to also release on the same day.[17]

12 minutes of gameplay were showcased by Eiji Aonuma on Nintendo's YouTube channel, alongside an announcement for a Tears of the Kingdom-themed Nintendo Switch - OLED Model, as well as a themed Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and a Nintendo Switch carrying case.[18] It premiered on March 28, 2023.[19][20]

The fifth and final pre-launch trailer for Tears of the Kingdom premiered on YouTube on April 13, 2023.[21]

Special Editions

The North American Collector's Edition
  • A Collector's Edition was announced for North America during the February 8, 2023 Nintendo Direct. The Collector's Edition includes the game, a SteelBook, an ICONART poster, a Pin Set, and an Art Book.[22]

Bundles

  • The My Nintendo Store in the UK are offering three bundles in addition to the standard and Collector's Edition. All three come with a physical copy of the standard edition of Tears of the Kingdom.
    • One includes a Notebook with game's logo imprinted on the front and a symbol with the damaged Master Sword imprinted on the back.
    • One includes a 75mm Collector's Medal with a display box.
    • One includes both the Notebook and Collector's Medal.

Pre-Order Bonuses

At GameStop, EB Games retailers, consumers who pre-ordered Tears of the Kingdom received various products depending on their region. Consumers in the United States received a Wooden Plaque with artwork from the game.[23] Consumers in Canada received a Pin Set of Link and Zelda based on the promotional artwork of the game.[24] Consumers in Australia received a Luggage Tag with the game's logo printed in black.[25] 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 Tears of the Kingdom. Consumers in Canada received a luggage tag with the game's logo printed in black.[26] Consumers in America first received a gold wall scroll then a black one after the gold color sold out.[27]

Consumers in the UK who pre-ordered Tears of the Kingdom, 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.[28]

In Japan, Amazon offered a spoon or fork with Tears of the Kingdom.[27]

In America, Target is offering an "Adventure Hip Pack" with in-store purchases of Tears of the Kingdom.[27]

In America, Best Buy offered a framed artwork with pre-orders of Tears of the Kingdom.

amiibo Support

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The Tears of the Kingdom series Link amiibo

Tears of the Kingdom is compatible with various The Legend of Zelda amiibo which allow Link to receive additional fabric for his Paraglider that changes its appearance. A Tears of the Kingdom series Link amiibo was announced on February 8, 2023.[17]

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Downloadable Content

While no DLC for Tears of the Kingdom was announced during the trailers, the footer of the official Tears of the Kingdom 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."[29][30] 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.[31]

Updates

Multiple free patches for Tears of the Kingdom have been released since its launch to fix bugs.

Update Release Date Patch Notes
Version 1.1.0 May 11, 2023[32]
  • 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[33] 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.

Listings

Characters

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Reception



The announcement of Tears of the Kingdom under the name "Sequel to Breath of the Wild" was celebrated by fans across the world as Breath of the Wild 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.[34] Many fans speculated about whether Zelda would be a playable character and/or if multiplayer would be available, but when asked, Aonuma declined to answer.[35]

When the title of Tears of the Kingdom 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.[36] Nintendo cleared up the confusion a few days later and confirmed that the name refers to tears as in crying.[37]

Sales

Tears of the Kingdom sold over 10 million copies on its first three days, becoming the fastest selling game in the series.[38]

Reviews

Tears of the Kingdom 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.[39] It is also the highest rated game of all time on review aggregator OpenCritic with a score of 97.223.[40][41]

Awards

Tears of the Kingdom 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 Tears of the Kingdom that was no longer present.[42]

Event Award Result
The Game Awards 2020 Most Anticipated Game Nominated[43]
Golden Joystick Awards 2021 Most Wanted Game Nominated[44]
The Game Awards 2021 Most Anticipated Game Nominated[45]
Golden Joystick Awards 2022 Most Wanted Game Won[46]
The Game Awards 2022 Most Anticipated Game Won[47]

Trivia

  • Prior to the release of Tears of the Kingdom, Snapchat released a special "Adventure Awaits" filter in collaboration with Nintendo, featuring a countdown clock to May 12, 2023.[48]

Nomenclature

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LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
ゼルダの伝説 ティアーズ オブ ザ キングダム (Zeruda no Densetsu Tiāzu Obu Za Kingudamu)[50]Same as English.
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTR
薩爾達傳說 王國之淚 (Sàěrdá Chuánshuō Wángguó Zhī Lèi)[57]Same as English.
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
塞尔达传说 王国之泪 (Sàiěrdá Chuánshuō Wángguó Zhī Lèi) 
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom[52]
The French Republic
FrenchEU
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom[51]
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom[54]
The Italian Republic
Italian
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom[49]
The Republic of Korea
Korean
젤다의 전설 티어스 오브 더 킹덤 (Jelda-ui Jeonseol Tieoseu Obeu Deo Kingdeom)[55]Same as English.
The Portuguese Republic
PortugueseEU
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom[56]
Latin America
SpanishLA
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom[53]
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom[58]
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External Links

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