The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the sequel to 2017 Wii U and Switch classic Breath of the Wild.

Step into the shoes of Link once again and explore an expanded new Hyrule, including the mysterious new Floating Islands.

Our hero this time around is kitted out with some powerful new abilities, which he'll need to save Zelda and the Kingdom from a fearsome threat.

Unlike its predecessor, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is exclusively available for the Nintendo Switch.

Platforms

Nintendo Switch

Initial release May 12, 2023

Genres

Action Adventure
RPG

Publishers

Nintendo

Franchise The Legend of Zelda

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Spotlight

FUSION FRENZY Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review – Nintendo hasn’t blown its Fuse

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1 year ago

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Confused why Nintendo said The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's title was a big spoiler? That's because it had a different name for most of development

News

Rock The Dragon | Confused why Nintendo said The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's title was a big spoiler? That's because it had a different name for most of development

That odd comment finally makes a lot more sense.

Sept. 9, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

1 comment

News

Womp Womp | Wonder where Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom fit in the Legend of Zelda timeline? The answer may frustrate you

Probably not the answer most of you wanted.

Sept. 1, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

2 comments

Zelda and Link are stood in a dark cave, a mummified corpse with a hand place on its chest, a glowing light eminating from the hand in Tears of the Kingdom.

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I Give Up | Zelda players have managed to bring back Tears of the Kingdom's unbreakable Master Sword, but the steps to do it are so confusing I think my brain is broken

Better get out your notebook for this one.

Aug. 5, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

2 comments

The master sword in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

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Against The Hyrules | Man jailed for carrying Legend of Zelda Master Sword replica in public, prompting suspicions that Ganondorf runs the Warwickshire fuzz

Seriously, though. Assuming this is all he did, four months in the slammer seems maybe a bit harsh.

July 3, 2024 Mark Warren

33 comments

News

TEARS OF THE ECONOMY | My wallet is currently weeping over The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom soundtrack that costs £230

The bank will surely give me a loan for something like this, right?

June 2, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

A 2D drawing of Link from The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening remake. He looks in awe at something, hair blowing in the wind, cheeks slightly rosey.

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MY UNCLE SAID | Sony says it's working in "close collaboration" with Miyamoto on the Zelda movie, a sentence I never thought I'd write

"The Legend of Zelda is going to be huge for us."

May 20, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

1 comment

News

THE SHAPE OF YOU | Turns out the Triforce might have, sort of, been hiding in plain sight in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom all along

Scales off a dragon's back.

May 19, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

Key art of Link from both Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild superimposed over landscape shots of Hyrule.

Article

COME AGAIN | One year on, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom still doesn't feel like a sequel – it's a second act

Breath of the Wild was just the beginning.

May 12, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

Mario riding a motorbike on the Nintendo Switch.

News

YUZU YEETED | Following Yuzu shutdown, Nintendo casually swats over 8,500 copies of the Switch emulator in one go

8,535 birds, one DMCA notice lodged with GitHub.

May 3, 2024 Mark Warren

2 comments

A close-up of 2D art of Tingle from Zelda: Majora's Mask, he is superimposed over the boxart from Tears of the Kingdom showing Link perched on a sky island.

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GET REAL | The Legend of Zelda film director wants it to be "grounded" so don't expect a motion captured Tingle

"We're working hard, and we're gonna make something great."

May 1, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

Link using Ultrahand in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

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NEIGH WAY | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Ultrahand physics had Nintendo staff marveling at flying horses pre-release

To be fair, given all the weird stuff people have done with Link since the game came out, that's pretty tame.

March 21, 2024 Mark Warren

News

BAFTA SEASON | The BAFTAs announce banger-packed players choice awards nominees including Baldur's Gate 3, and Lethal Company

One final chance to show your love for 2023's biggest hits.

March 5, 2024 Connor Makar

1 comment

News

SWITCHED OFF | Switch emulator Yuzu to cease being a thing, as creator agrees to pay Nintendo $2.4 million and slams piracy

The lawsuit’s been settled, and it took less than a week.

March 5, 2024 Mark Warren

1 comment

Link and Zelda having a bit of a fall in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

News

EMUL-GATE | Nintendo says Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was pirated a million times before it even came out

This isn’t just a random admission, it’s suing the creator of the popular Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu.

Feb. 28, 2024 Mark Warren

1 comment

Guide

OPEN ROADS | The best open-world games to play in 2024

It feels good to take the path less travelled, sometimes.

Feb. 1, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

Video

AMNESIA: THE BLUNDER | 2023 games you FORGOT about: The Best Games Ever Show

Remember when we had a new Zelda — A NEW ZELDA — and everyone forgot about it within a week?

Jan. 15, 2024 Jim Trinca

3 comments

Guide

The best Nintendo Switch games to play in 2024

Here are some of the best Switch games to try out.

Jan. 1, 2024 James Billcliffe

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ULTRAHAND IT OVER | Hoping for a Mario-Maker-style Zelda game? Too bad, Nintendo isn't interested

No Zelda Maker for us anytime soon.

Dec. 21, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

1 comment

Link freezing a Zonai Captain with one of the best weapons in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Guide

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Best Weapons - Zonai Powered, Water Warrior, Fierce Deity

Link will need the best weapons in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom if he's going to stop the Upheaval.

Dec. 15, 2023 James Billcliffe

Link throwing some white Chuchu Jelly at a Boss Bokoblin in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Guide

Do you need to play Breath of the Wild before Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?

Tears of the Kingdom might be a direct sequel to Breath of the Wild, but you don't need to play them in order.

Dec. 14, 2023 James Billcliffe

Guide

How to get the Master Sword in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The sword that seals darkness.

Dec. 14, 2023 Alex Donaldson

Link placing a stake inside a hammer device in Mayachin Shrine in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Guide

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Mayachin Shrine - A Fixed Device Solution and Treasure Chest

Think of Mayachin Shrine - A Fixed Device like a pinball machine

Dec. 14, 2023 James Billcliffe

Link and Addison standing next to a fallen sign in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Guide

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Addison - How to stop signs from falling

You will need to be a master builder yourself to help Addison keep President Hudson from hitting the ground!

Dec. 14, 2023 James Billcliffe

Link experiencing Unbearable Cold in the Hebra Mountains in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Guide

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Warm Clothes - How to survive Unbearable cold

To beat the freeze in Tears of the Kingdom you will need a hot meal, spicy elixir or warm clothes!

Dec. 14, 2023 James Billcliffe

Link standing next to Hestu in Lookout Landing in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Guide

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Hestu location - How to increase inventory size

Hestu is an important Korok who increases the size of Link's inventory in Tears of the Kingdom.

Dec. 14, 2023 James Billcliffe

Link enters the In-Isa Shrine in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Guide

How to complete the In-Isa Shrine in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Time to learn the power of Fuse.

Dec. 14, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

Guide

UNBREAK MY HEART | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - How to heal Cracked Hearts and get full health back

There’s a nasty new damage format in ToTK - but fear not, for it can be healed, even on the go.

Dec. 14, 2023 Alex Donaldson

1 comment

Link standing at the base of Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Guide

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Skyview Tower locations - How to reveal the map

Revealing the map in Tears of the Kingdom is as simple as activating every Skyview Tower - except that's quite difficult...

Dec. 14, 2023 James Billcliffe

Link enters Serutabomac Shrine in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Guide

How to complete the Serutabomac Shrine in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Way up top!

Dec. 14, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

News

ZELINK 4 LIFE | Are Tears of the Kingdom's Zelda and Link dating? Lead dev Eiji Aonuma won't say

Plus, the series producer touches on a possible playable Zelda in a future game.

Dec. 10, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

Tears of the Kingdom Great White Stallion: An anime man in a green tunic, green cap, and beige trousers is standing in a grassy clearing. He holds his left hand out, palm upward, gesturing toward a large white horse

Guide

ABSOLUTE UNIT | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Giant White Stallion location and how to tame

Howdy, big boy.

Dec. 7, 2023 Josh Broadwell

Link using the Fuse power to attach a Moblin horn to his sword in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Guide

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Fuse guide - How to repair weapons

Fuse is a key mechanic in Tears of the Kingdom which lets you make powerful creations!

Dec. 6, 2023 James Billcliffe

Guide

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Amiibo Unlocks - Every compatible Amiibo and what they do

Here's everything you need to know about Amiibo and Tears of the Kingdom.

Dec. 6, 2023 Alex Donaldson

News

SURE, JAN | Zelda director is aiming for "live-action Miyazaki" and I'm looking for dry water

When pigs fly, etc.

Dec. 6, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

Link using the Ascend power to climb to a high ledge in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Guide

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Walkthrough Story Order: Where to go first?

Tears of the Kingdom is a huge game, so here's our walkthrough for where to go first!

Dec. 5, 2023 James Billcliffe

News

GANONDILF | Yes, Zelda fans, you were meant to find Tears of the Kingdom's Ganondorf irresistibly sexy

Not like we needed confirmation anyway.

Nov. 28, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

News

SIGN HER UP | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's titular voice actor "would love" to play the princess in live-action film

"I would love to play Zelda over and over again."

Nov. 12, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

Video

HOLLYWOOD HYRULE | The best Zelda movie has already been made

From Studio Ghibli to Star Wars, the tropes Zelda draws from can be found everywhere.

Nov. 8, 2023 Jim Trinca

News

EXCUUUSE ME PRINCESS | The Zelda movie is real and I need someone to wake me up from this nightmare

And... Sony is producing it? Have I shifted into another plane of existence?

Nov. 8, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

Link in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

News

LOTS OF RUPEES | Tears of the Kingdom's latest numbers show it and BoTW are gaining on the rest of the Zelda series' sales

Link to outdoing the past.

Nov. 7, 2023 Mark Warren

1 comment

News

Screaming, Crying | Bad news Zelda fans: Nintendo has no plans for Tears of the Kingdom DLC

Yes, that does mean you won't be able to have max hearts and stamina.

Sept. 6, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

A group of characters in Baldur's Gate 3 stand on a cliff edge overlooking the vast land in front of them.

News

New Kid On The Block | Move over Tears of the Kingdom, Baldur's Gate 3 is the highest rated game of the year now

Zelda is still doing pretty well for itself, though.

Aug. 13, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

News

Ocarina Of No Time | Elden Ring didn’t inspire Tears of the Kingdom because Zelda devs were too busy to play it

Both are massive games, so no surprise here really.

July 10, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

Tears of the Kingdom Malanya location: A floating horse mask with floating arms and a multi-colored smock is staring down at an anime man with blonde hair. A purple mist floats around them

Guide

FIERCE NEIGH-TY | Zelda Tears of the Kingdom: Malanya the Horse God location and recipes

It's all about the horse, of course!

July 7, 2023 Josh Broadwell

1 comment

Buliara, Riju and Link stand together in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Guide

DESERT POWER | How to solve the Gerudo red pillar and lights puzzle in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Back to the desert we go.

July 7, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

Link approaching Sahadra Slope Skyview Tower in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Guide

How to unlock Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Find your own mushrooms, Billson!

July 7, 2023 James Billcliffe

1 comment

Link sliding towards a minotaur statue in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Guide

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Mystery in the Depths statues guide

Follow the trail of minotaur statues to an amazing discovery; Autobuild!

July 7, 2023 James Billcliffe

Moragia in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Guide

How to beat Moragia in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

This three-headed monster is no problem for Link and Yunobo.

July 7, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

Link searching Cape Cales Cliffside Cave in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Guide

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Pirate Manuscript location

No one does sunken treasure better than pirates!

July 7, 2023 James Billcliffe

Link placing rocks to solve the Twins Manuscript stone puzzle in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Guide

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Twins Manuscript stone puzzle solution

A devious puzzle hidden deep within the Dueling Peaks.

July 7, 2023 James Billcliffe

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Rock The Dragon | Confused why Nintendo said The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's title was a big spoiler? That's because it had a different name for most of development

Womp Womp | Wonder where Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom fit in the Legend of Zelda timeline? The answer may frustrate you

I Give Up | Zelda players have managed to bring back Tears of the Kingdom's unbreakable Master Sword, but the steps to do it are so confusing I think my brain is broken

Against The Hyrules | Man jailed for carrying Legend of Zelda Master Sword replica in public, prompting suspicions that Ganondorf runs the Warwickshire fuzz

TEARS OF THE ECONOMY | My wallet is currently weeping over The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom soundtrack that costs £230

MY UNCLE SAID | Sony says it's working in "close collaboration" with Miyamoto on the Zelda movie, a sentence I never thought I'd write

THE SHAPE OF YOU | Turns out the Triforce might have, sort of, been hiding in plain sight in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom all along

COME AGAIN | One year on, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom still doesn't feel like a sequel – it's a second act

YUZU YEETED | Following Yuzu shutdown, Nintendo casually swats over 8,500 copies of the Switch emulator in one go

GET REAL | The Legend of Zelda film director wants it to be "grounded" so don't expect a motion captured Tingle

NEIGH WAY | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Ultrahand physics had Nintendo staff marveling at flying horses pre-release

BAFTA SEASON | The BAFTAs announce banger-packed players choice awards nominees including Baldur's Gate 3, and Lethal Company

SWITCHED OFF | Switch emulator Yuzu to cease being a thing, as creator agrees to pay Nintendo $2.4 million and slams piracy

EMUL-GATE | Nintendo says Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was pirated a million times before it even came out

OPEN ROADS | The best open-world games to play in 2024

AMNESIA: THE BLUNDER | 2023 games you FORGOT about: The Best Games Ever Show

ULTRAHAND IT OVER | Hoping for a Mario-Maker-style Zelda game? Too bad, Nintendo isn't interested

UNBREAK MY HEART | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - How to heal Cracked Hearts and get full health back

ZELINK 4 LIFE | Are Tears of the Kingdom's Zelda and Link dating? Lead dev Eiji Aonuma won't say

ABSOLUTE UNIT | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Giant White Stallion location and how to tame

SURE, JAN | Zelda director is aiming for "live-action Miyazaki" and I'm looking for dry water

GANONDILF | Yes, Zelda fans, you were meant to find Tears of the Kingdom's Ganondorf irresistibly sexy

SIGN HER UP | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's titular voice actor "would love" to play the princess in live-action film

HOLLYWOOD HYRULE | The best Zelda movie has already been made

EXCUUUSE ME PRINCESS | The Zelda movie is real and I need someone to wake me up from this nightmare

LOTS OF RUPEES | Tears of the Kingdom's latest numbers show it and BoTW are gaining on the rest of the Zelda series' sales

Screaming, Crying | Bad news Zelda fans: Nintendo has no plans for Tears of the Kingdom DLC

New Kid On The Block | Move over Tears of the Kingdom, Baldur's Gate 3 is the highest rated game of the year now

Ocarina Of No Time | Elden Ring didn’t inspire Tears of the Kingdom because Zelda devs were too busy to play it

FIERCE NEIGH-TY | Zelda Tears of the Kingdom: Malanya the Horse God location and recipes

DESERT POWER | How to solve the Gerudo red pillar and lights puzzle in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Rock The Dragon | Confused why Nintendo said The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's title was a big spoiler? That's because it had a different name for most of development

Womp Womp | Wonder where Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom fit in the Legend of Zelda timeline? The answer may frustrate you

I Give Up | Zelda players have managed to bring back Tears of the Kingdom's unbreakable Master Sword, but the steps to do it are so confusing I think my brain is broken

Against The Hyrules | Man jailed for carrying Legend of Zelda Master Sword replica in public, prompting suspicions that Ganondorf runs the Warwickshire fuzz

TEARS OF THE ECONOMY | My wallet is currently weeping over The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom soundtrack that costs £230

MY UNCLE SAID | Sony says it's working in "close collaboration" with Miyamoto on the Zelda movie, a sentence I never thought I'd write

THE SHAPE OF YOU | Turns out the Triforce might have, sort of, been hiding in plain sight in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom all along

YUZU YEETED | Following Yuzu shutdown, Nintendo casually swats over 8,500 copies of the Switch emulator in one go

GET REAL | The Legend of Zelda film director wants it to be "grounded" so don't expect a motion captured Tingle

NEIGH WAY | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Ultrahand physics had Nintendo staff marveling at flying horses pre-release

BAFTA SEASON | The BAFTAs announce banger-packed players choice awards nominees including Baldur's Gate 3, and Lethal Company

SWITCHED OFF | Switch emulator Yuzu to cease being a thing, as creator agrees to pay Nintendo $2.4 million and slams piracy

EMUL-GATE | Nintendo says Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was pirated a million times before it even came out

ULTRAHAND IT OVER | Hoping for a Mario-Maker-style Zelda game? Too bad, Nintendo isn't interested

ZELINK 4 LIFE | Are Tears of the Kingdom's Zelda and Link dating? Lead dev Eiji Aonuma won't say

SURE, JAN | Zelda director is aiming for "live-action Miyazaki" and I'm looking for dry water

GANONDILF | Yes, Zelda fans, you were meant to find Tears of the Kingdom's Ganondorf irresistibly sexy

SIGN HER UP | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's titular voice actor "would love" to play the princess in live-action film

EXCUUUSE ME PRINCESS | The Zelda movie is real and I need someone to wake me up from this nightmare

LOTS OF RUPEES | Tears of the Kingdom's latest numbers show it and BoTW are gaining on the rest of the Zelda series' sales

Screaming, Crying | Bad news Zelda fans: Nintendo has no plans for Tears of the Kingdom DLC

New Kid On The Block | Move over Tears of the Kingdom, Baldur's Gate 3 is the highest rated game of the year now

Ocarina Of No Time | Elden Ring didn’t inspire Tears of the Kingdom because Zelda devs were too busy to play it

SWITCH IT UP | Latest Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 1.2.0 patch notes fix gameplay progression

No Tears Here | Metacritic's highest rated games of the year so far has a very unsurprising title at the top

Hold Your Horses | Super Mario Bros. Movie producer downplays those Legend of Zelda film rumours

Harping On | Wait a minute, you can even make music in Tears of the Kingdom?

May-miibo | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom datamine sure seems to suggest more amiibo are on the way

LIFE'S A GLITCH | Zelda Tears of the Kingdom 1.1.2 patch notes: Everything in the update

Miyamoto Quote Here | Tears of the Kingdom received a year long delay just to focus on polish

Best Bird | Tears of the Kingdom fans miss Breath of the Wild's best ability

Big Challenges | Tears of the Kingdom players think it might be tougher than Breath of the Wild

Dive In | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's geography is hiding more secrets than you thought

Like A Bird | A Tears of the Kingdom glitch is teaching NPCs how to fly

Shoot | Tears of the Kingdom's best addition makes skydiving magical

Rise Up | Tears of the Kingdom players keep forgetting Ascend exists

Octorok On | Octoroks are more useful than ever in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Sniff Test | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's devs weigh in on which Link smells the worst

Easy Peasy | Taking down Gleeoks in Tears of the Kingdom is easy with an orbital laser cannon

Under Construction | A fan built a website to help you find cool designs to make in Tears of the Kingdom

Strong Handiwork | Tears of the Kingdom players are finding creative solutions to pet the dog

Inflation Gone Wild | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's duplication glitch is ruining Hyrule's economy

Hylia Bless | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's hot Ganondorf is thanks to one designer who really loves him

Bird Is The Word | No one can find a Breath of the Wild fan favourite in Tears of the Kingdom

Lord of the Mountain | Tears of the Kingdom continues tribute to Satoru Iwata in an even lovelier way

Printing Rupees | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom outsells Elden Ring, equals Pokemon sales in its first three days

This + That = ? | Six things you didn’t know you could do with Fuse in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Im-purah Thoughts | Tears of the Kingdom players are insatiably thirsty for Purah