Legend of Zelda News
May2023
News The New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom amiibo Is Now Available, Did You Get It?
Unlock some special goodies
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has arrived and apart from the game, Nintendo has also released a bunch of other themed items to go with it. One of these happens to be a Link amiibo based on his new look in the sequel. When you scan this amiibo into the new game, you'll be able to unlock helpful materials and...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Can You Go Straight To The Final Boss?
Take Courage
The open structure of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild meant that players could create all sorts of challenges for themselves. It also meant that they could go anywhere, and many accomplished players decided that they would just ignore the rest of the game and go straight to the final boss. Given that the sequel, Tears of the...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Is Now The "Highest Rated Game Of All Time" On OpenCritic
And it's Metacritic's highest rated game of 2023
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is already breaking records, with review aggregate website OpenCritic revealing the long-awaited Switch exclusive is currently its "#1 highest rated game of all time". According to the site's rankings, Tears of the Kingdom sits just ahead of Super Mario...
News Yes, Monolith Soft Really Did Help Out With Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
The Xenoblade Chronicles dev updates its website
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been a massive undertaking for Nintendo, with the company calling on multiple development teams to help out. As you might recall, one of these developers was the Xenoblade Chronicles team Monolith Soft. Now that Tears of the Kingdom is out, the Japanese...
Poll What's Your Game Plan For Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
Roll credits? Collect everything? Visit EVERYWHERE?
If you are anything like us (and since you are reading this article, we assume that you probably are) then you will have been thinking about the release day of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for a good long while now. It took a little while for the marketing campaign to get into full...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Beginner's Tips - What To Do First
Fuse the future
Hyrule awaits, and it's bigger than ever before. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is massive, so much so that it can be a little overwhelming at first. There are so many places you can go, and there are so many tempting routes to take. Of course, everything should be explored eventually (if that's your thing), but we want...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get The Dark Tunic
Black is the new green
If you fancy donning a black version of Link's customary green tunic in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you can do so by following the path we've set out below. Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get The Dark Tunic: In order to nab the Dark Tunic, you'll need to first make your way to the Depths, something you can do early...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Regional Phenomena Order - Which Region Should I Visit First?
Many roads
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a follow-up to Breath of the Wild in every way imaginable, particularly in how it initially structures its story. Once you're a few hours deep, you'll be directed to four different regions across Hyrule in order to solve that place's 'Regional Phenomena' — the Zora, the Goron, the Rito, and...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Where To Find Hestu
Shake your Koroks
Yep, he's back. Everyone's favourite oversized Korok, Hestu, makes a return in Tears of the Kingdom, and he's once again here to expand your inventory so you can carry more melee weapons, bows, and shields. You won't find Hestu hanging out at Korok Forest initially, though, nor is he taking up residence in the game's hub town...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How Long Does It Take To Beat?
The endless kingdom
So, if Breath of the Wild is anything to go by, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom looks to be another gargantuan adventure for Link. While we're returning to Hyrule, there are brand new places to explore and entire new structures to investigate, so there's plenty of new stuff to get stuck into, as well as many...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get The Hylian Shield
A hero's shield
The Hylian Shield has been a staple of the Legend of Zelda series since its appearance in Ocarina of Time. Now the shield is making a return in Tears of the Kingdom, and we're pretty sure many of you budding heroes of Hyrule will want to get your hands on this aesthetically pleasing and rather excellent shield. And, just like in...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Increase Battery, Upgrade Energy Cells
Battery powered
Energy Cells are a brand new resource in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. These 'batteries' are used whenever you need to power Zonai devices to solve puzzles, and they regenerate over time. Link will start off with one Energy Cell that contains three charges. This is good for short bursts of Zonai device usage, but you'll...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get Autobuild
Can you fix it?
With Link's brand new arm in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the hero of Hyrule has access to four new abilities that we've all seen in the trailers — Ultrahand, Fuse, Ascend, and Recall. However, there's actually a fifth one, and you don't need to get it as part of the main story: Autobuild. This handy ability is a...
Here's a (new) hand
The wait is finally over — The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is finally here, and your brand new adventure starts off in a rather unfamiliar place — the Great Sky Island. This area acts as a tutorial for all four of Link's new abilities and is the perfect setting to get you reaccustomed to the open-world nature of...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: To The Kingdom Of Hyrule Quest - Where To Find Lookout Landing
Look out for it
Once you're on solid ground in Hyrule in Tears of the Kingdom, you'll be on the lookout for where to go next. Hyrule — and Hyrule Castle — are straight ahead of you. But it's never that simple in the world of Zelda. In this guide, we'll tell you where you need to go after landing on Hyrule for the first time. Zelda: Tears Of...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Central Hyrule Korok Seeds
Find every Korok in Central Hyrule, Surface and Sky
In this Korok guide, we'll list every Korok Seed location in the Central Hyrule Sky and Surface regions in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Central Hyrule is located (as you might expect) in the centre of Hyrule and is home to several notable destinations, including Lookout Landing,...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Hebra Korok Seeds
Find every Korok in Hebra, Surface and Sky
In this Korok guide, we'll list every Korok Seed location in the Hebra Sky and Surface regions in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Hebra is the home of the Rito and one of the first places you'll visit if you follow the recommended story path taking you to Tabantha Frontier and Tabantha Tundra.
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Eldin Korok Seeds
Find every Korok in Eldin, Surface and Sky
In this Korok guide, we'll list every Korok Seed location in the Eldin Sky and Surface regions in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The Eldin region is located in northeastern Hyrule and is home to the Gorons and several notable destinations, including Goron City and Death Mountain. Each region...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Akkala Korok Seeds
Find every Korok in the Akkala region, Surface and Sky
In this Korok guide, we'll list every Korok Seed location in the Akkala Sky and Surface regions in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Each region is accompanied by a map with a numbered list of each hidden Korok detailing the type of Korok puzzle you must complete to get the seed. If...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Lanayru Korok Seeds
Find every Korok in Lanayru, Surface and Sky
In this Korok guide, we'll list every Korok Seed location in the Lanayru Sky and Surface regions in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Each region is accompanied by a map with a numbered list of each hidden Korok detailing the type of Korok puzzle you must complete to get the seed. If you're...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Necluda Korok Seeds
Find every Korok in Necluda, Surface and Sky
In this Korok guide, we'll list every Korok Seed location in the Necluda Sky and Surface regions in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The Necluda region is located in southeastern Hyrule and is home to several notable destinations, including Kakariko Village, Hateno Village, and Eventide Island...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Faron Korok Seeds
Find every Korok in Faron, Surface and Sky
In this Korok guide, we'll list every Korok Seed location in the Faron Sky and Surface regions in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The Faron region is located in southern Hyrule and is home to several notable destinations, including various forests, Rabella Wetlands, and Mount Floria. Lurelin...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Gerudo Korok Seeds
Find every Korok in Gerudo, Surface and Sky
In this Korok guide, we'll list every Korok Seed location in the Gerudo Sky and Surface regions in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Each region is accompanied by a map with a numbered list of each hidden Korok detailing the type of Korok puzzle you must complete to get the seed. If you're...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Great Sky Island Korok Seeds
Find every Korok on the Great Sky Island
In this Korok guide, we'll list every Korok Seed location in the Great Sky Island region in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The Great Sky Island is the tutorial area and your introduction to the abilities and systems you'll use throughout the rest of the game. The map is numbered and the list...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Read Map Coordinates
Easy as X, Y, Z
One of the most useful new additions in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom comes in the rather unassuming form of a bunch of numbers that have been added to the onscreen map radar in the bottom right of the game's UI. Yes, that's right, we're talking about map coordinates, a small but utterly invaluable tweak for the collectors and...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get The Paraglider
Quickly get your hands on one of Link's most useful accessories
Without a doubt the most valuable tool in Link's ever-expanding inventory, the paraglider is a must-have accessory for exploring Hyrule to its fullest extent, so getting your hands on it should be a priority straight off the bat. Luckily, in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom you won't be...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Where To Find Warm Clothes - Archaic Set
Grab some archaic gear
There are an absolute ton of armour sets to get your hands on in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but early doors you'll likely be happy just to get Link dressed in anything that comes to hand. With this in mind, the first items of apparel available in the game come in the form of an Archaic Tunic, Archaic Legwear, and
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Where To Find Captain Hoz
Where exactly is the captain located?
As soon as you've landed in Hyrule proper you'll head off to Lookout Landing and meet Purah to start the quest Crisis at Hyrule Castle. As part of this quest, you'll need to go speak with Captain Hoz, but where exactly is he? Let's take a look. Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Where To Find Captain Hoz:
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Where To Find The Climbing Gear Set
Climb every mountain
There are loads of armour sets to get and quite a few hills and mountains to clamber up and around in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. In order to make you even swifter at climbing them all, you'll likely want to nab the game's Climbing Gear as soon as possible. So, let's
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Gloom Resistance - How To Avoid & Heal Gloom Damage
No need to despair in the depths
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom introduces players to a whole new region in the form of The Depths, a dark and dangerous underground area that requires careful navigation in order to avoid plentiful enemies and the health-sapping Gloom that covers so much of the environment down here. As you carve a path through the...
Video We Went To A Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Midnight Launch
Time to use Rewind
Ah, the video game midnight launch. Standing in the cold darkness in the early hours of the morning, surrounded by a group of people all excited for the same event. Is there any better feeling? For many, the midnight launch event will be a thing of the past, but when we saw the opportunity to get The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the...
News Speedrunner Beats Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom In Just 94 Minutes
Zooming for Zelda
The release of a new Zelda game means that we are going to be hearing about a whole lot of speedruns over the coming days/weeks/months and today's Tears of the Kingdom launch is no exception. Yes, somebody has already managed to beat the game in an eye-watering 94 minutes (thanks, VGC). On the day of the game's launch, Zelda...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's New Ascend Ability Started Life As A Dev Cheat Code
"Cheating can be fun"
For many of us, today is a pretty big day. After many years of waiting, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is finally here, letting us dive into a new (but also, kind of the same) version of Hyrule once again and get to grips with a whole bunch of fresh abilities and powers. One of these abilities, Ascend, was revealed...
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's 'Whistle Sprint' Glitch Has Been Fixed In TOTK
Is that a good thing..?
There are many things that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has added and improved upon from its predecessor, Breath of the Wild. You've got the new Ultrahand ability, Fuse Ability, new locations, enemies, and more. Nintendo hasn't stopped there, though, as it seems as though a key glitch from Breath of the Wild has...
Random Sea Of Thieves' Twitter Account 'Won't Shed Any Tears' If You Play Zelda Instead
Good sport
Now that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is finally out in the (Breath of the) wild, we think it's probably safe to say that a large percentage of the Nintendo community - and indeed the gaming community as a whole - is probably playing it today. Other developers and publishers know this too, of course, and rather than bury...
Deals Get A Discount On Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Digital Edition
Update: Deal ends this weekend
Update: Happy launch day! Here's a quick reminder that you can currently get a rare discount on the digital version of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at our store. This deal will end this weekend, so get in there while you can. Here are the links you need (make sure to use code ZELDA5 at checkout). More...
Video Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom And Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Side-By-Side Comparison
Take a look
If you've been wondering what exactly Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom looks like alongside the Switch launch title Breath of the Wild, this side-by-side video of the two games is well worth watching. It shows the differences between the draw distance, resolution, loading times, how shadows and water look, and most importantly the resolution...
News The New Zelda Title Apparently Has A "Game Engine" Link With Splatoon 3
What kind of sorcery is this?
We don't often hear much about the game engines behind the latest Nintendo releases, but today is a little different with some news about the new Switch title The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. According to dataminer OatmealDome (via GoNintendo), Link's sequel adventure is apparently running on a Nintendo...
Watch Nintendo Treehouse: Live - The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Let's celebrate!
By the you're reading this, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is either out now, or very close to launching. To celebrate, Nintendo of America is showcasing a live Treehouse presentation to demonstrate gameplay from the sequel in an effort to help gamers prep for the adventure ahead. Nintendo has expressly stated that the...
News New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Item Up For Grabs On My Nintendo (North America)
Available while supplies last
Nintendo has launched all sorts of goodies to celebrate the arrival of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and now it's added one more item to the My Nintendo store in North America. It's a "glow-in-the-dark keychain"! This item will set you back 550 Platinum Points (shipping fees apply) and is available while...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Version 1.1.0 Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Here's what's included
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is finally out and Nintendo has now published its first lot of patch notes detailing everything that's in the launch build of the game. There are some "general updates" - including more characters for "Horse name inputs" - and along with this Nintendo has made a bunch of "additional...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Navi-gating the scores
We are just one short day away from the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (can you believe it?) and that means that the reviews have finally been unleashed. Yes, after years of waiting, we can begin to get an idea of the game ahead of us by reading about what all of the critics thought. Below, we have...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Tears of joy or sadness?
This week sees the release of a little-known game called The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — you might have heard of it. While we have all been waiting to dive in for what feels like an eternity, we can now, finally, get an idea of how this thing actually runs on the Switch thanks to the tech experts over at...
The sky's the limit
There’s something magical about the first time you dive from the Sky to the Surface in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. That one moment feels like a complete distillation of what made Breath of the Wild feel so special to so many – the freedom, the thrill, and the scope are all captured perfectly as you careen to...
Random Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Lights Up London's Piccadilly Circus
It's nearly here!
With just *checks notes* a handful of hours until the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo's marketing campaign is well and truly kicking into high gear. TV commercials are all well and good (especially when they're as good as this), but there's nothing quite like seeing a game you're looking forward to...
News Save Big On Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom With This GameStop Trade-In Offer (US)
Reducing the price to just $20
If you haven't actually pre-ordered The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom just yet, or are planning on simply walking into a store to purchase a copy, this offer might be worth a look. GameStop is giving Zelda fans in the US the chance to pick up Link's new adventure for $20 instead of $70. Of course, there's a...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Breath Of The Wild Story Recap
What happened before Tears Of The Kingdom?
We have been looking forward to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for around six years now. Ever since we first rolled credits on Breath of the Wild, we have been eagerly anticipating what is to come next, speculating about who Link will be facing, what's the deal with his arm, and what the sequel...
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Tops GQ's 100 Greatest Games Of All Time
List compiled by over 200 industry experts
We all know The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a pretty good game, right? Of course it is. But is it the greatest game of all time? Well, according to a recently published article from GQ Magazine, it might well be. Granted, any site can post its own list of the greatest games of all time and you...
News Zelda Boss Wanted Certain Tears Of The Kingdom Areas In BOTW, Prevented By Wii U's Limitations
What could have been
We all wish that we could dive into Tears of the Kingdom's new world a little sooner, but it looks like series producer Eiji Aonuma has been waiting much longer. Before the release of Breath of the Wild, in fact. This was explained in the third part of the game's 'Ask the Developer' interview, where the team touched on how some...
News Zelda Devs Confirm The Return Of Fan-Favourite Feature In TOTK
Thank goodness!
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is right around the corner, and we're absolutely itching to get our hands on it and roam the land of Hyrule once again. In preparation, key developers behind the game - including long-time producer Eiji Aonuma - have taken part in an 'Ask the Developer' interview to delve into the...
News Piggyback's Official Guide For Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Releases This June
Lending an (Ultra)hand
Piggyback, the company behind the official guide for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, has announced that it is again working with Nintendo to bring us all of the answers for Tears of the Kingdom. The official Tears of the Kingdom guide is expected to ship on 16th June and is now available to pre-order in either a...
Guide When Does Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Release? - Timings And How To Get The Game 'Early'
Wind Waiter
If you are eager to get your hands on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (and why wouldn't you be?) then there are a few questions that have probably come to your mind: when does the game come out? At what time will the download unlock? And is it possible to get the game early? We've got you covered. Below, we break down all of...
News Nintendo's Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom TV Ad Might Be Its Best One Ever
Rediscover your sense of adventure
We love a good video game commercial; especially one that manages to melt our black hearts and cause a salty discharge to emerge from our eyes. The latest to achieve such a feat is a TV ad from Nintendo of Australia for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It starts off on a surprisingly somber note,...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
The biggest Switch game of the year arrives May 12th
We're so close to the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and although we know it's going to be an absolutely massive launch, we're still also curious to know whether or not our community here on Nintendo Life will be picking up the game. During our recent hands on, we thoroughly...
Random Zelda Super Fans Are Already Queuing Outside Nintendo's Store For Tears Of The Kingdom
Playing the waiting game
Believe it or not, but we're now less than 72 hours out from the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on the Switch. Nintendo New York is hosting a special midnight launch event and although there's a reservation system in place, some people are already lining up outside the store. Legend of Zelda and...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's "Key Theme" Is Hands, Says Developers
From mechanics, to story, to music - it's all hands
We are just days away from the official release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on 12th May, and Nintendo has just published a special 'Ask the Developers' interview to provide a better insight into what's in store. The interview discusses a range of topics from building on Breath of...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 100% Completion - What Am I Missing?
BOTW/100
So you've completed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (congratulations!), or so you think. Upon landing the final blow on the final boss and watching the end of the game, you arrive back in Hyrule with a percentage in the bottom lefthand corner of your map screen, and it's not quite 100%. In fact, it's likely to be very far from 100%...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Can Still Be Enjoyed By New Players, Says Nintendo
Nintendo's sequel welcomes first-time players
The anticipated Switch release Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is out later this week, and if you're curious about it but haven't played the previous game Breath of the Wild - or don't necessarily have a history with the series, there's no need to worry. In the ninth volume of Nintendo's 'Ask the Deve
News Zelda Speedrunners Excited About New Mechanics In Tears Of The Kingdom
"It's definitely going to be something very fresh"
The Zelda series has always had a dedicated community of speedrunners and later this week on 12th May they'll be returning for Tears of the Kingdom. IGN recently spoke to Breath of the Wild speedrunners 'Player 5' and Tom "Tallest Thomas" Rasmussen - asking them how they feel about starting over in...
News Splatoon 3's Zelda-Themed Splatfest Won By Team Power
Update: A clean sweep
Update #3 [Mon 8th May, 2023 10:30 BST]: Splatoon 3's battle of the Triforce powers is over, and Team Power has claimed a decisive victory over Team Courage and Team Wisdom. Team Power absolutely destroyed the competition, winning every single category. Courage and Wisdom were close during the Halftime Report, but Power held...
Guide Where To Buy Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom Switch OLED Console And Pro Controller
Update: Out now!
We've already been treated to a gorgeous Splatoon 3 console and a lovely Pokémon one too, but now Nintendo has officially released a brand new Nintendo Switch OLED Model system based on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The console is available as we speak, with stock coming and
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Midnight Launch Goodies Revealed (US)
Available at Nintendo NY
If you happen to be located in New York and are planning on heading out to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom midnight launch at the official Nintendo Store in the city, be on the lookout for these themed items. Nintendo has revealed it will be offering a "long sleeve T-shirt" for $34.99 USD and a fancy-looking...
Video Get Ready For Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom With Nintendo's Breath Of The Wild Recap
"Relive the story"
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a follow up to the Switch launch hit Zelda: Breath of the Wild and if you are struggling to remember the finer details of the original story or haven't even played the first game, this narrated video is for you. Here's the summary about it from Nintendo: "This video serves as a story...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Nintendo Treehouse Livestream Announced
Will air just before the midnight launch on May 12th
We're so close to the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom now, and if you haven't already got plans for the midnight launch, don't worry - Nintendo has got you covered. The Zelda creator has announced it will be hosting a "special livestream" on 11th May leading up to the...
News Looks Like There's Already A Mobile Game Ripping Off Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
New ad showcases 'Fuse' and 'Recall'-like abilities
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Well, we're just sure that Nintendo is going to be completely 'flattered' when it discovers the recent marketing tactic used by mobile RPG Kung Fu Saga, which blatantly rips off some of Tears of the Kingdom's new mechanics such as Fuse and...
News Nintendo Teases How The ‘Gacha’ Mechanic Works In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Don't panic, there are no real money transactions
Nintendo has finally started sharing more details about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and the latest screenshot uploaded by the Japanese Zelda Twitter account has shown off the mysterious... spoiler alert... gacha machines in the game. While gacha mechanics aren't always welcomed in...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Shikishi Nintendo Competition Announced (UK)
Win 1 of just 10!
To celebrate the upcoming release of the new Zelda game, the My Nintendo store in the UK is running a special competition where locals in this region can win a Tears of the Kingdom Shikishi. To be in the running, you'll need to follow the Nintendo Store Twitter account and then leave a comment revealing your first Zelda...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Pirates Called Out By Former NoA Boss Reggie
He is the "nightmare" you don't want to mess with
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has now leaked and it seems some people are already playing the anticipated release. On social media, users are even bragging about supposedly acquiring the game early. One Twitter user known as 'imhumanandimagamer' went to the extent of sharing a photo of the new Zelda...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Who Are The Zonai? - Zelda's Ancient Tribe Explained
Lore of the Ruins
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild shook things up for Zelda fans in a variety of ways. Dungeons were reduced, exploration was increased, and our vocabularies were expanded by a mysterious new word, echoes of which popped up all over Hyrule: "Zonai". Perhaps best known for Faron's Zonai Ruins, the footprints of this...
Random Japanese Orchestra Performs Two-Hour Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Concert
With a little TOTK to finish
The Breath of the Wild soundtrack might have been something of a departure for the Zelda series with its grand themes and sweeping scores replaced by something a little more subtle, but there are still some top-notch tunes to be heard in there. Many of us have been listening to the soundtrack on repeat in the run-up to...
Random Think You Know BOTW's Hyrule? Test Your Zelda Knowledge With This Map Quiz
Geoguessr but Hyrule
We know that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is going to be set in the same Hyrule that we have each spent many, many hours exploring in Breath of the Wild. Sure, we imagine that there are going to be a fair number of tweaks (hi Sky Islands!), but it looks like the basic skeleton is the same. So, what's the best way to...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Free 'Adventure Hip Pack' Up For Grabs At Target (US)
Just purchase a copy of the game at launch
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of Kingdom is out next week, and ahead of release Target in the US has announced a special promotion. If you purchase a copy of Link's new adventure on 12th May, you're also in line to receive a free 'Adventure Hip Pack' (which can be used to store things). It will be available...
Video 7 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In May 2023
Zelda, Lego 2K Drive and more!
In April the focus was on the Mario Movie and this month it's all about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Yes, after yet another incredibly long development cycle, next week Nintendo will finally release its latest entry in the Zelda series and the direct sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild...
Random Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom-Inspired Food Range Heads To Lawson Stores In Japan
Where's the nearest Cooking Pot?
Nintendo is going all-out with the marketing for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (big surprise). There are the trailers, the tie-in Switch OLED model, the novelty pre-order bonuses (Zelda spoon anyone?), in short, the game is everywhere. Now, Nintendo has managed to spread the marketing for the title even...
News Nintendo's Latest Switch Online Game Trial Celebrates Zelda
Join Cadence & Link on a rhythmic action adventure
Update [Tue 2nd May, 2023 01:45 BST]: Here's your reminder that this trial is now live! It's available in both North America and Europe. Enjoy! Original article [Fri 28th Apr, 2023 01:25 BST]: We're nearly at the start of a new month and that means Nintendo has a new Switch Online game trial...
News Zelda's English VA Officially Confirms Her Return In Tears Of The Kingdom
Welcome back, Patricia Summersett
If there's one voice that always sticks out from the rest in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, it's got to be Princess Zelda's. Since 2017 it's been done by the talented Patricia Summersett, and she's now officially confirmed she's back in Link's new adventure. As part of this exciting news, she's uploaded...
News Splatoon And Link's Awakening Remake Composer Leaves Nintendo After 17 Years
Ryo Nagamatsu joined in 2006
Long-time composer at Nintendo Ryo Nagamatsu has left the company after 17 years to "work a little wider". Announcing the news on Twitter earlier today, the composer and arranger — whose most well-known works include The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Mario Kart 8, Splatoon 2, Splatoon 3, and the Link's...
News Watch Out, Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Leaks Are Out In The Wild
It's not even two weeks away...
In 11 very-long days, we'll finally have our hands on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the highly-anticipated sequel to 2017's Switch launch title, Breath of the Wild. Unfortunately, some people just can't wait until then, and leaks have started to appear online. Over the weekend, images of the Tears of the...
Poll Who's Your Favourite Champion In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild?
No time for losers
Everyone's going down with Zelda fever at the minute, as previews for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom arrive and get us in the Hylian mood once again. By all accounts, the follow-up to the beloved Breath of the Wild is shaping up to be a sprawling sandbox with even more opportunities for experimentation and exploration...
Video How To Fully Prepare For The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Push-ups are optional
With less than two weeks remaining until the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on May 12th, 2023, it's perfectly natural to feel like a bit of preparation might be in order. It's a good job, then, that video extraordinaire Felix Sanchez is on hand to explain everything you'll need to do to ensure you're ready...
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News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom File Size Seemingly Revealed For Switch
Bigger and better
We're now just weeks out from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom release and it seems Nintendo has updated the file size on the official game page once again. No longer is it the "biggest" digital release on the system, with the Japanese video game company seemingly reducing it from around 18GB down to about 16GB. The eShop...
News It Looks Like Cooking Recipes Are A Thing In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Tasting notes
We all remember the pain of putting together a really top-notch dish in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, consuming it and seeing the full power of its wonderful effects, only to realise that we have immediately forgotten the recipe and will never be able to make such a tasty treat by mistake again. Fortunately, all that is...
Video Unboxing The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Switch OLED
It's already out in the wild
Ahead of the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launch early next month, Nintendo has today released its new Zelda-themed Switch OLED system in select regions. It seems users have already got hold of it as well - with many taking to social media platforms to show off their shiny new system. If you are wondering exactly what to...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom "Hands On" Performance & Resolution Detailed
An early tech analysis
As you have probably seen by now, the first impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom have officially gone live. Nintendo's already shown a lot of select footage from the game, but one thing that hasn't been confirmed just yet is the sequel's performance and resolution. Fortunately, it seems previews have been...
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Revives Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Icons
Here's your second chance to collect them all
Ahead of the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom next month, Nintendo is giving Switch Online members a second chance to collect the Zelda: Breath of the Wild Switch Online icons. The first wave is available now and will be offered until 3rd May and the second wave will be available...
Round Up The Previews Are In For The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Fusing fun
Here at Nintendo Life, we are rather excited about a little upcoming game called The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — you might have heard of it. It seems that after six years of waiting, the run-up to the game's release date has come about rather quickly and now we are awash with trailers, promotional material and, as of today,...
Hands On Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Indulges Your Idiocy In The Very Best Way
This just in: Bokoblins hate apples
To say there’s been hype surrounding The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom would not just be an understatement, but a fairly poor opening line to any sort of hands-on feature. On an unrelated note, Nintendo recently invited us to go and have a go at The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at their...
Random Nintendo's New Zelda Video Asks "When Did You First Wield The Master Sword?"
You have my sword
The countdown to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is very much on, and in the run-up to the game's release Nintendo is taking a look back at Link's journey with the Master Sword throughout the series. From what we have seen of Tears of the Kingdom so far, it's fair to say that the legendary blade has seen better days and,...
News Official Nintendo Switch SD Card Line Expands With 1TB Zelda Card And Cute Yoshi Design
Store your games in style
One of the most important accessories for any Nintendo Switch owner is a microSD card (or multiple cards if you own lots of games). The Switch's internal memory isn't exactly brilliant, leaving most owners in need of extra storage once they've downloaded a handful of games. While not the cheapest options on the market,...
News Zelda amiibo Are Getting Restocked On May 12th, Pre-Order Now (US)
Secure yours today
Ahead of the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo is restocking some older Link amiibo in the US. If you happened to miss out on the Ocarina of Time Link, Majora's Mask Link or the Twilight Princess one, now is your chance to pre-order these amiibo from stores like Amazon, Best Buy and GameStop. They'll...
News New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Commercial Wants You To Master Your Imagination
You can do what?!
A brand new advert for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has dropped. We're just over two weeks from the launch of the next mainline Zelda title, and Nintendo is understandably ramping up coverage of this highly-anticipated game. The new commercial, titled 'You Can Do What?!', is all about the endless possibilities at your...
Talking Point What Is A 'Traditional' Zelda Game, Anyway?
And does Breath of the Wild fit the mould?
Despite the overwhelmingly positive reception to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild when it launched back in 2017, there are undoubtedly those who yearn for a return to what they deem to be a more “traditional” Zelda experience. With its open world, shrines, weapon degradation, and ‘rune’...
Talking Point Which Is Your Favourite Quest In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild?
Rise and Shrine
It feels like just yesterday that we got the first announcement of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (affectionately called "the Breath of the Wild sequel" at that point) back in 2019's E3, doesn't it? No. Of course it doesn't. To tell you the truth, we have been counting down the days for this one over the past four years,...
Random Game Boy Version Of The Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Theme Is Spectacular
Doo doo doo doo dooooooo! ♫
We know what you're thinking, and yes, we only recently highlighted a wonderful animation for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in the style of the Game Boy Color. But we're back with another find and this time it's a beautiful Game Boy interpretation of the main theme from the upcoming game. Posted on YouTube...
News Nintendo Releases New Commercials For Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Update: Now in English
Update: We've updated the links below to include the English versions of all three commercials, which are identical to the Japanese ones. Enjoy! It's hard to believe, but we're now just weeks out from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom arriving on the Switch. Nintendo has been busy airing special trailer...
Random Animators Reimagine Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom As A Game Boy Color Title
Yes, we want this
Despite the significant strides the Legend of Zelda franchise has made over the years in terms of sheer graphical fidelity and scope, there's something infinitely charming about the earlier Game Boy titles. Whether it be Link's Awakening or Oracle of Seasons/Ages, the original portable entries to the series introduced unique...
Guide Are Ganondorf And Ganon The Same Person? - Zelda Villains Explained
The man with Demise's touch
If you have ever played a Zelda game before (and we assume that you have since you've found yourself here), it is likely that you have come across Ganon. The big evil pig man has been a mainstay of the series ever since he was first introduced in The Legend of Zelda back on the NES. Even when it looks like there is...
Gallery Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Character Key Art - Every Revealed Artwork
Hey, Look!
In the run-up to the official release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on 12th May, Nintendo has been releasing various pieces of character art for us to get a good look at the game's main figures. With the marketing campaign now in full swing, it can be a little difficult to keep track of just which characters have been...
Poll Breath Of The Wild Vs. Tears Of The Kingdom - Which Final Zelda Trailer Was Better?
The true Battle of Hyrule
With a little under four weeks remaining until the worldwide launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, it's still a little early to debate whether or not the game itself will be superior to its predecessor, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. You know, seeing as nobody's played it yet, an' all. We here at...
Deals Incredibly, These Zelda And Metroid amiibo Are Down To Just $5 Right Now
Three figures for $10!
amiibo collecting is a hugely fun yet hugely expensive hobby to get into, especially with so many fantastic new releases tempting you into your next purchase, but this incredible deal will soften the blow for anyone yet to pick up these specific figures. Over at GameStop, you can currently pick up both the Metroid Dread...
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