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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK)

Latest News and Updates: Everything We Know About Tears of the Kingdom

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Zelda TotK - Latest News

Keep up with the latest news updates on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the sequel to Breath of the Wild for Nintendo Switch. Read on for daily updated news including new trailers, new game features, DLC announcements, patch notes, and more!

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Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition Release Date Announced

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The Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild will be released on June 5, 2025.

The new editions will have upgraded graphics and performance, as well as new features.

Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition Release Date and News

New Zelda and Ganondorf amiibo Slated for Holiday 2023

The new Zelda and Ganondorf amiibo is slated to release this Holiday 2023.

These amiibo were announced during a Nintendo Direct stream last June 21st, 2023 and feature the designs and appearances of Princess Zelda and Ganondorf in Tears of the Kingdom.

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Official Final Trailer released on 4/13

This trailer released on April 13, 2023 that started at 7AM PDT and showed the return of the Champion's Descendants, members of what appears to be the Zonai race, and the full revival of Ganondorf, as well as a couple of new vehicles created using Link's Ultrahand ability, new puzzles, and tough enemies old and new.

Check out our full trailer analysis below.

Everything We Learned
・New Characters
・Champion Descendants to Return
・New Castle / Location
・New Enemies
・Ganondorf Returns
・New Ultrahand Vehicles
・A Flying Ship
・New Puzzles

Final Trailer: Everything We Learned

Releasing on May 12, 2023

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On September 13th, 2022, Nintendo released a trailer for the follow up title to the critically acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This trailer revealed the May 12, 2023 release date, as well as the title of the upcoming sequel.

Release Date: When Does the Breath of the Wild Sequel Come Out?

Title Officially Announced as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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In the very same trailer, the game's title was officially announced as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. This came after a long period of speculation on what the title would be, with most fans simply referring to it as Breath of the Wild 2.

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Patch Notes and Updates

Version 1.4.2 Update Patch Notes
Version 1.4.1 Update Patch Notes
Version 1.4.0 Update Patch Notes
Version 1.2.1 Update Patch Notes
Version 1.2.0 Update Patch Notes
Version 1.1.2 Update Patch Notes
Version 1.1.1 Update Patch Notes

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All Voice Actors Cast Is Tears of the Kingdom the Last Zelda Game?
Is Demise Returning? Final Trailer: Everything We Learned
Release Date: When Does TotK Come Out? DLC Guide: Will There Be an Expansion Pass?
Story Summary and Timeline Placement Easter Eggs and Secrets
New Features and Gameplay Changes from BotW Champion Successor and Descendants Confirmed to Return
Is the Hookshot a Usable Item? Will There Be a Demo?
Why Is the Master Sword Broken? Play Time: How Long to Beat Tears of the Kingdom?
Who are the Zonai? Where is Yunobo? Why is Daruk's Successor Missing?
What Happened to the Divine Beasts? Where is Kass?
Are Hearty Durians Still in the Game? List of Official Trailers and Gameplay Footage

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