Link and Zelda promise to bring Hyrule’s majesty “even beyond” what it was at the beginning of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, despite Zelda’s lessened strength. Nintendo has been quite coy about where and how The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom picks up the tale, even though it has been said to be a direct successor to Breath of the Wild.
Nintendo even withheld the title of Tears of the Kingdom for years, unveiling it only in 2022 due to concerns that it may “give away too much.” Since announcing Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo has purposefully disseminated fresh material via several trailers.
We can learn some details about the game before it is released by examining those trailers. Nintendo is releasing additional information as the May release date draws closer, including a 10-minute gameplay demo. What you need to know is as follows.
When is the Tears of the Kingdom Release Date?
On May 12, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be released on the Nintendo Switch. The first first-party Nintendo Switch game to carry that higher-than-average price will cost $69.99. A $129.99 collector’s edition will also be offered on that date.
Tears of the Kingdom in print, an art book, a steel bookcase, an Iconart steel poster, and four pins are all included. Breath of the Wild was a launch title for both Wii U and Nintendo Switch when it was released in 2017. Only the Nintendo Switch will receive Tears of the Kingdom’s release.
Where Can I Pre-Order Tears of the Kingdom?
The game has received a lot of buzzes, and Nintendo has set its pricing appropriately. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s standard edition will cost $69.99, $10 more than other Switch games. Currently, it is available for pre-order via Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy, Walmart, and Nintendo online.
The official Nintendo of America Twitter account shared a tweet:-
Take in stunning views of Hyrule as you travel from the sky to the surface. Seek out areas of interest, then accelerate your descent to make your flight a swift one!
The Legend of #Zelda: #TearsOfTheKingdom arrives on 5/12. pic.twitter.com/WETdZvX1Te
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 10, 2023
Tears of the Kingdom Pre-Order Deal
Even for a new Nintendo release, the $70 price tag is unusually steep, but there is a creative workaround for Nintendo Switch Online users. Using the Nintendo eShop, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can buy two Switch game vouchers for $99.98 each. You can store up to eight coupons for up to a year, and each voucher can be redeemed for just one digital game on this list, regardless of price.
We also noted some of the other games that will be released on Nintendo Switch, which you can see here:
- The King of Fighters XIII Global Match, Coming to PS4 and Nintendo Switch in the Summer of 2023!
- Dungeons of Aether is Coming to Nintendo Switch on April 6!
What is the Story of Tears of the Kingdom?
Nintendo is not very forthcoming with the storylines of the Zelda games. Tears of the Kingdom, which Nintendo calls “an epic adventure over the land and skies of Hyrule,” is similar. To save the realm from evil forces, players will “harness the strength of Link’s new skills,” according to Nintendo.
The plot is purposefully unclear in several places, and the trailers don’t give away anything. Some of what Nintendo has displayed seems to be an attempt at deception. Tears of the Kingdom is, at least in certain areas, significantly darker visually and tonally than Breath of the Wild.
The game’s trailers depict Link and Zelda in gloomy dungeons where evil is invading the planet, yet they also feature dazzling light as Link soars between floating islands. We’ll see how the thrill of discovery, vital in Breath of the Wild, blends with the melancholy plot as it appears to be a game of balancing.
In a February clip, we can see what appears to be Ganon’s corpse awakening—possibly in its Ganondorf form. Hatred pushes Hyrule Castle into the air, and Link is even attacked; his arm is charred and decaying from hatred. Also affected, corrupted, and melted is Master Sword.