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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 was released on the Nintendo Switch last May 12, 2023 .
| 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
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 | ||
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| 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 | |
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.
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 |
| Nintendo Switch – OLED Model | Nintendo Switch Pro Controller |
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 Released: April 29, 2023 |
 Released: May 12, 2023 |
| Nintendo Switch Case | Tears of the Kingdom Link amiibo |
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| 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!
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.
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
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Check out the designs and rewards you can get from both new amiibo.
Ver. 1.1.2 Update Patch Notes
Updated 5/26/2023
Learn about the Ver. 1.1.2 patch notes and if the duplication glitch was patched.
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!
How to Get TOTK Cheaper
Updated 5/12/2023
Use the Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers to purchase Tears of the Kingdom and save $30!
Preload Guide
Updated 5/12/2023
Read on to learn how to preload Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to play the game at midnight release!
Collector's Edition Features and Differences
Updated 5/11/2023
See the differences between the Standard, Digital, and Collector's Editions in this guide.
All Voice Actors Cast
Updated 6/6/2023
See all the English and Japanese voice actors of Tears of the Kingdom, as well as other characters they voiced in other media.
Is Tears of the Kingdom the Last Zelda Game?
Updated 5/11/2023
Tears of the Kingdom is the latest installment of the Zelda franchise. Read on to learn if the game is the final installment.
Is Demise Returning?
Updated 5/11/2023
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Final Trailer
Updated 5/11/2023
Champions' Successors return, Ganon revived, and the Zonai appear in the Final Trailer!
Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Release Date News
Updated 7/12/2023
Find out when The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be released!
DLC Guide Will There Be an Expansion Pass?
Updated 7/11/2023
Learn more about the possibility of a DLC for the game!
Pre-Order Guide
Updated 5/13/2023
A list of all pre-order bonuses as well as how to pre-order the game.
Story Summary and Timeline Placement
Updated 5/24/2023
Learn about the game's plot summary and what timeline it takes place in the series!
Easter Eggs and Secrets Discovered from the Trailer
Updated 6/5/2023
Discover all of the game's hidden Easter Eggs and Secrets here!
New Features
Updated 5/22/2023
Learn about all the new features and gameplay changes debuting in the game!
Will the Champions Make an Appearance?
Updated 5/11/2023
See whether the champions of Breath of the Wild are making an appearance or not here!
Is the Hookshot a Useable Item?
Updated 5/11/2023
Learn about the Hookshot and if it is confirmed to appear in the game!
Will There Be a Demo?
Updated 5/13/2023
Find out if there will be a demo before the game releases!
Will BotW 2 Be Multiplayer?
Updated 5/11/2023
Learn about the possibility of a Multiplayer feature in the game!
List of Official Trailers and Gameplay Footage
Updated 5/11/2023
Check out our full list of trailers and gameplay footage here!
Why Is the Master Sword Broken?
Updated 5/11/2023
Find out the theories and speculations why the Master Sword is broken.
How Long to Beat
Updated 6/15/2023
Discover how long it takes to beat the game!
Everything We Learned from the 3/28 Gameplay Trailer
Updated 5/11/2023
We summarize all the new features shown off in Aonuma's presentation of TOTK Gameplay.
Tears of the Kingdom Edition Switch and Accessories Revealed
Updated 5/11/2023
Take a look at the TOTK-themed Nintend Switch OLED, Pro Controller, and Carrying Case.
Sky Islands Explored
Updated 5/11/2023
Check out the new monsters and materials found on Sky Islands.
Who are the Zonai?
Updated 5/11/2023
Learn more about the ancient tribe of the Zonai and their role in the story.
Where is Daruk's Successor?
Updated 5/11/2023
Learn more about Daruk's successor, and his possible role in the story.
All Voice Actors Cast
Updated 6/6/2023
Learn each character's voice actor!
Is Tears of the Kingdom the Last Zelda Game?
Updated 5/11/2023
Find out if the latest Zelda entry will be the final game of the series.
Where to Pre-Order Guidebook
Updated 5/11/2023
Know when the Tears of the Kingdom Guidebook releases.
Tears of the Kingdom 1.1 Patch Notes
Updated 5/23/2023
Read on to know the latest patch updates for Tears of the Kingdom.
Are Hearty Durians Still in the Game?
Updated 5/16/2023
Know if Hearty Durians are still in Tears of the Kingdom.
What Happened to the Divine Beasts?
Updated 5/24/2023
Read on to see what happened to the Divine Beasts and how to get Divine Helmets.
Where is Kass
Updated 6/5/2023
Read on to learn more about what possibly happened to Kass.
Your 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