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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

System: Nintendo Switch Release date: 12/05/2023

The adventure is yours to create

in a world fuelled by your imagination.

An epic adventure across the land and skies of Hyrule awaits in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch.

A quest that takes you to new heights!

Decide your own path through the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and the mysterious islands floating in the vast skies above.

The sky…
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The sky…

Mysterious floating islands have suddenly appeared in the skies above Hyrule. Link must use his newly-acquired abilities to navigate the islands and unlock the secrets they hold.

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…the surface...

The sky isn’t the only thing that’s changed in Hyrule. Familiar locations have been dramatically transformed, with new towns, dank caves, and mysterious gaping chasms springing up across the world – all waiting to be explored!

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…and the Depths

The Upheaval in Hyrule has opened up great chasms in the land that lead to the Depths, a vast expanse of unexplored territory lying far below the surface, shrouded in mystery.

Wield new abilities

Transform the way you play using Link’s new abilities.

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Unleash your imagination!

Here are just some of the ways Link can tap into his new abilities in creative – and sometimes surprising – ways.

Compatible with amiibo

You can tap select amiibo figures (sold separately) to unlock valuable in-game items to help Link in his adventure!

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By tapping one of the amiibo shown above or an amiibo from The Legend of Zelda series, you can receive weapons and materials, as well as a paraglider fabric.

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By tapping one of the amiibo shown above or an amiibo from The Legend of Zelda series, you can receive weapons and materials, as well as a paraglider fabric.

Purchase options

Can't wait to start your adventure? You can pick up the physical or digital editions of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom from My Nintendo Store! You can also purchase the digital version from Nintendo eShop or via this website.

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Please check with your local retailer for more information on availability.

See where it all began

Catch up on all the story events from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild before diving into The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

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System

Nintendo Switch

Release date

12/05/2023

Age rating

PEGI 12

Compatible controllers

  • Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Languages

Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese

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System

Nintendo Switch

Release date

12/05/2023

Age rating

PEGI 12

Compatible controllers

  • Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Languages

Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese