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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK)
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has just released last May 12, 2023! Read on to learn more details about when Tears of the Kingdom came out for each region and where to buy the game!
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Release Date
Came Out on May 12, 2023
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was released on the Nintendo Switch last May 12, 2023 .
Collector's Edition Will Also Be Released on the Same Date
| Collector's Edition Contents |
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 ・ Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (physical copy) ・ Artbook ・SteelBook® ・ ICONART™ steel poster ・ Pin set (includes four pins) |
The Collector's Edition of Tears of the Kingdom was also released on the same date that the game came out. This edition contains bonuses not found in the Standard and Digital Editions of the game.
Collector's Edition Features and Differences
Release Time Countdown by Timezone
The release time of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was on midnight (12:00 AM) of the release date for each region. This mode of release means that players in regions such as Australia or Japan were able to play the game earlier as opposed to those living in North America and Europe.
Below is the countdown for the US release, and a list of release dates adjusted per timezone.
| US Release Countdown | ||
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2023 | ||
| Region | Time Zone | |
| New Zealand | UTC+12 | |
| Australia | UTC+10 | |
| Japan | UTC+9 | |
| Philippines | UTC+8 | |
| South Africa | UTC+2 | |
| United Kingdom | UTC+1 | |
| Brazil | UTC-3 | |
| United States | UTC-4 | |
Where to Buy The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Available at Retail Stores
Link and Zelda Pin Set pre-order bonus from Gamestop
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is available for purchase in major retail stores. These retail stores include the Nintendo Store, Best Buy, and Gamestop.
Pre-Order Bonuses
Each retail store did not offer the same Pre-Order bonuses and some offered their own freebies for promotional purposes.
| Retail Store | Pre-Order Bonuses |
|---|---|
| My Nintendo Store UK | Notebook and Collector's Medal |
| Amazon | Stainless Cutlery Spoon |
| Yodobashi Camera | Desktop Standee |
| GameStop | Pin Set |
| Walmart | Luggage Tag |
Release Date of Related TotK Products
| Nintendo Switch – OLED Model | Nintendo Switch Pro Controller |
|---|---|
 Released: April 29, 2023 |
 Released: May 12, 2023 |
| Nintendo Switch Case | Tears of the Kingdom Link amiibo |
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Release Info
Software Information
| Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Software Information | |
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| Release Date: May 12, 2023 | Publisher: Nintendo |
| Players: 1 Player | Developer: Nintendo |
| Genre Adventure, Action, Role-Playing | Game File Size: 16 GB |
| Supported Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish | Price: Digital: $69.99 Physical: $69.99 Collector's Edition: $129.99 |
| Supported Play Modes: TV Mode, Tabletop Mode, Handheld Mode Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. |
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| ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+ Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes |
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the much-awaited sequel to the critically-acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Embark on another epic adventure with Link as he explores the lands of Hyrule, and take to the skies for the first time in the series!
Tears of the Kingdom Has a File Size of 16 GB
The official listing on Nintendo's site states that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom requires 16 GB of space.
Be sure you have enough storage space on your Nintendo Switch if you are planning to download the digital version from the Nintendo eShop.
Official Release Date Announcement
Nintendo Direct September 2022 Announcement
It was announced on the September 2022 Nintendo Direct that the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild would be titled The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, along with its release date.
List of Official Trailers and Gameplay Footage
Twitter Announcement Trailer
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Related News
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Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition Release Date and News
Updated 8/19/2025
Zelda: TotK Switch 2 Edition will launch on June 5, 2025.
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Version 1.4.2 Update Patch Notes
Updated 8/20/2025
Version 1.4.2 patch notes adds fixes related to Zelda Notes. See the page for the complete patch notes and updates.
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New Zelda and Ganondorf amiibo Announced
Updated 7/18/2023
Check out the designs and rewards you can get from both new amiibo.
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Everything We Learned From the Hands-On Previews
Updated 5/11/2023
New materials, fused weapons, and more in the hands-on previews of Tears of the Kingdom!
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How to Get TOTK Cheaper
Updated 5/12/2023
Use the Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers to purchase Tears of the Kingdom and save $30!
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Collector's Edition Features and Differences
Updated 5/11/2023
See the differences between the Standard, Digital, and Collector's Editions in this guide.
Patch Notes and Updates
Other News
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Anonymous over 2 years
Anonymous over 2 yearsYour release time claim is wrong. It's 12AM ET and then the equivalent of that in the rest of the timezones. It's releasing for everyone at the same time. Your countdown even has it right so idk why you said it's at 12am for all timezones.
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It releases at 12am in each region of the world. US regions all release at the same time, which is 12am et, but that's 13 hours later than Japan, which also gets it at 12 am in their timezeon