The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Unused Content

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An early version of the game used the Sailcloth instead of the Paraglider and featured a Magic Meter.^[1]

In Early demos for the game, voice clips from Skyward Sword are reused for Link. In the final game, he is voiced by Kengo Takanashi.^{[citation needed]}

In the demo version of the game, used at E3 2016, the Sheikah Slate featured a health sensor that was built into the first-person scope ability. When pointed at a mob for 1 second it revealed their number of hit points.^[2] A similar ability was added to the Champion's Tunic in the final release.

In the E3 2016 version of the game the Champion's Tunic, previously named the Champion Shirt, lacked the ability to detect the number of hitpoints of enemies.^[3]

The icon for Materials section of the Inventory was altered sometime between the E3 2016 build and the build shown at The Game Awards 2016.

E3 2016 Build
Final Build

The icon for various Materials were altered sometime between the E3 2016 build and the final release of the game. The icon for the Rushroom from the E3 2016 build still existed within the game files of the final build.

Hylian Shroom E3 2016 Build
Hylain Shroom Final Build
Rushroom E3 2016 Build
Rushroom Final Build
Raw Meat E3 2016 Build
Raw Meat Final Build

The models of Oman Au, Owa Daim, and were changed sometime between E3 2016 and the final release of the game.

Oman Au E3 2016 Build
Oman Au Final Build
Owa Daim E3 2016 Build
Owa Daim Final Build
Ja Baij E3 2016 Build
Ja Baij Final Build

The Monks Kalm Yu'ogh, Kam Yatakh, and Ke Numut were replaced with Kam Urog, Kaam Ya'tak, and Keh Namut, respectively sometime between E3 2016 and the final release of the game.

Kalm Yu'ogh
Kam Urog
Kam Yatakh
Kaam Ya'tak
Ke Numut
Keh Namut

A number of terms have been changed:

E3 2016 Build	Final Build
Shrine Kalm Yu'ogh	Kam Urog Shrine
Shrine Kam Yatakh	Kaam Ya'tak Shrine
Shrine Ke Numut	Keh Namut Shrine
Shrine Ja Baij	Ja Baij Shrine
Shrine Oman Au	Oman Au Shrine
Shrine Owa Daim	Owa Daim Shrine
Resurrection Tower	Great Plateau Tower
Mt. Hylia	Mount Hylia
Hylia River	River of the Dead
Pouch	Inventory
Important Items	Key Items
Quilted Shirt	Warm Doublet
Well-Worn Pants	Well-Worn Trousers
Champion Shirt	Champion's Tunic
Bird Meat	Raw Bird Drumstick
Bokoblin Liver	Bokoblin Guts
Firewood	Wood
Prime Steak	Raw Prime Meat
Steak	Raw Meat

There are also several alterations to in-game text:

Description	E3 2016 Build	Final Build
Sheikah text on the roof of Sheikah Towers	- SHEAKTOWER-	S HEIKAHTOWE R
Dialogue of the Old Man at the top of Mount Hylia (when he gives the Quilted Shirt/Warm Doublet)	Ahhhh... Quite the view from up here. [B-b-breathtaking...] This may be the best place to get a full view of the entire plateau. Did you know that there's a Scope on your Sheikah Slate? Look through it, and you can stick a pin anywhere you'd like to mark on the map. Those pins will appear on your Map as reference points for your travels. Just stick a pin where you want to go! [How'd you know...?] Har har har! Just a few tricks I've picked up over many, many years in the wild... You may take my advice or leave it. Go ahead and take a look when you're so inclined. You did well to make it this far wearing that. Please take this Quilted Shirt as a reward for your tenacity. Be sure to try it on if you get too cold. Like...now, perhaps?	Ahhh... I enjoy gazing out at the world from here. [B-b-breathtaking view...] This may be the best place to get a full view of the entire plateau. Did you know about the scope on your Sheikah Slate? Look through it, and you can stick a pin anywhere you'd like to mark on the map. The pins on your map serve as reference points for your travels. Just stick a pin anywhere you're interested in! [How do you know?] Oho ho! Just a few tricks I've picked up after many, many years in the wild... You may take my advice or leave it. Go ahead and take a look if you feel inclined to do so. You did well to make it this far without the proper clothing. Please take this warm doublet as a reward for your tenacity. I assume you will want to try it on right away, yes? I thought you might be eager to see how it looks... It's quite fetching! Well, I suppose it matters not. It is yours now. Do take care to put it on before you get too cold, though.
Sheikah text on Guidance Stones	NOW LOADING DO NOT TURN OFF ALL YOUR BASE ARE	MASTER USING IT AND YOU CAN HAVE THIS
Amber description	A fossilized resin with a caramelesque sheen to it. It's usually traded for Rupees but can also be used in accessories.	A fossilized resin with a caramelesque sheen to it. It's been valued as a component in decorations and crafting since ancient times.
Boko Shield description	A shoddy shield made of tree bark. It's not very durable, but it serves its purpose.	A Bokoblin-made shield created by attaching a handhold to any flat tree bark picked up off the ground. It's pretty shoddy, so don't expect it to last very long.
Boko Bow description	A basic Bokoblin bow made of wood. It's not very powerful but is light and easy to use.	A basic Bokoblin bow made of wood. It's made by taking any tree branch and tying a string to either end, so don't expect much in the way of combat effectiveness.
Bokoblin Horn description	The severed horn of a Bokoblin, a creature often encountered in the plains of Hyrule. The horn isn't edible, but you can cook it with an insect to make something useful.	The severed horn of a Bokoblin, a creature often encountered in the plains of Hyrule. The horn isn't edible, but it can be tossed into a stew with some critters to make an elixir.
Chuchu Jelly description	A gelatinous substance that came from a Chuchu. It's unusable in this state, but applying a bit of electric current may change its form.	A gelatinous substance that came from a Chuchu. It's unusable in this state, but applying a bit of elemental stimulation will change its form.
Hylian Trousers description	Traditional dress pants of the Hyrule region. The plush fabric makes these trousers quite comfortable.	Traditional dress trousers of Hyrule. The plush fabric makes these trousers quite comfortable, and their high durability makes them ideal for travelers.
Keese Eyeball description	A rare material dropped by a defeated Keese. It's fun to look at, but it doesn't seem to have much use. Maybe a collector would be interested in it...	A rare material dropped by a defeated Keese. It's fun to look at, but it doesn't seem to have much use at first glance. But it must be good for something...
Keese Wing description	The wing of a Keese. It's covered with very short, sharp fur. It's not much use by itself, but you can mix it with insects to make something useful.	The wing of a Keese. It's covered with very short, sharp fur. It's not much use by itself, but you can mix it with critters to make something useful.
Opal description	A valuable ore that's often inlaid with an intricate spiral pattern. Opal is usually traded for Rupees but can also be used in accessories.	A valuable ore that gives off a mesmerizing iridescence similar to the inside of a seashell. It contains the power of water.
Seared Steak description	Steak cooked over an open flame. Cooking it has increased its flavor and the number of hearts it provides.	Raw meat cooked over an open flame. Cooking it has increased its flavor and the number of hearts it provides.
Spicy Sautéed Peppers description	Temporarily raises your body temperature. A simple dish composed of Sautéed peppers. High heat has broken down the spicy compound, creating a deeper sweeter taste.	Grants low-level cold resistance. The spiciness of these Sautéed peppers has been broken by the heat for a sweeter taste.
Sunset Firefly description	During the day, these fireflies stay unlit and hidden in the shade. Cook them with monster parts for an increased-stealth effect.	These fireflies glow gently in the dark. When cooked with monster parts, the compound that causes it to glow results in an elixir that will allow you to move more quietly.
Torch description	A torch that will stay lit once ignited. If you put it away, the flame will be extinguished until you light it again.	This torch will stay lit once ignited. If you put it away, the flame will be extinguished until you light it again.
Traveler's Shield description	A sturdy shield loved by many an adventurer. It is made of animal hide and sturdy wood.	A sturdy shield loved by many an adventurer. It is made of animal hide and sturdy wood and is best suited to defending against weak monsters or animals.
Tree Branch description	A branch from a local tree. It doesn't do much damage, but it doesn't have to. Great for throwing at things or for swinging around haphazardly during peaceful jaunts.	Wooden branches such as this are pretty common, but it's surprisingly well-balanced. It doesn't do much damage but can serve as a weapon in a pinch.
Well-Worn Trousers description	These old pants are threadbare in spots, but they're surprisingly comfortable. The legs are a bit too short, though.	These old trousers are threadbare in spots, but they're surprisingly comfortable. The legs are a bit too short, though.
Wood description	A portable bundle of firewood. You can use this to make a fire...as long as you have something to light it.	A portable bundle of wood. You can use this to make a campfire if you have something to light it.

In the E3 2016 build, the Rusty Broadsword's attack strength was 5. This was increased to 6 in the January 2017 build used to showcase the Nintendo Switch version of the game.

An ice cream item exists in the game. This is actually an elixir with no effect, with the ice cream graphic presumably being used as an obvious placeholder.^[4]

There's also an unused shield bonus called Shield Surf Up. This reduces the friction of the shield it's applied to, and can be applied in the final game via glitches.

Unused icons for Bright-Eyed Crab, Ironshell Crab and the Razorclaw Crab exist within the game files. These icons depict the fronts of the Crabs, while the icons used in-game depict their backs.

An unused icon for the Epona Gear Saddle exists within the game files.

Unused pictures for the Hyrule Compendium exist within the game files. While most are alternate pictures to those that can be purchased from Symin, there are also pictures for Epona and a Korok (without a mask texture), subjects that do not have entries in the Hyrule Compendium in-game.