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FranchiseThe Legend of ZeldaSeriesThe Legend of ZeldaThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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First release
May 12, 2023
Publisher
Nintendo
Genres
Adventure, Puzzle · Sandbox, Open world, Action, Fantasy, Science fiction
Platforms
Nintendo Switch

An epic adventure across the land and skies of Hyrule awaits in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch. The adventure is yours to create in a world fueled by your imagination. In this sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you'll decide your own path through the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and the mysterious islands floating in the vast skies above. Can you harness the power of Link's new abilities to fight back against the malevolent forces that threaten the kingdom?

Also known as TotK, TLoZ TotK, 薩爾達傳說：王國之淚, 塞尔达传说：王国之泪
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Storyline
While exploring the caves underneath Hyrule Castle to investigate the origins of the gloom (a dangerous substance which appeared all over the kingdom), Link and Zelda not only find old archeological remains of the Zonai, an ancient race said to have descended from the sky, but also an maleficent mummy held by a bodiless arm, who suddenly reanimates, defeats Link, breaks the Master Sword and rise large structures, once found underground, to the skies above Hyrule, with Zelda vanishing with a spark from a strange amulet found on the site. Some time later, Link awakens in an unknown place on a floating sky island and meets a mysterious spirit called Rauru, which transplanted his arm (the same arm which was holding the mummy) onto Link, since his right arm was beyond saving. Guided by this new ally, Link sets out in an adventure to protect Hyrule, find Princess Zelda and uncover the mysteries of the Zonai.Read more

While exploring the caves underneath Hyrule Castle to investigate the origins of the gloom (a dangerous substance which appeared all over the kingdom), Link and Zelda not only find old archeological remains of the Zonai, an ancient race said to have descended from the sky, but also an maleficent mummy held by a bodiless arm, who suddenly reanimates, defeats Link, breaks the Master Sword and rise large structures, once found underground, to the skies above Hyrule, with Zelda vanishing with a spark from a strange amulet found on the site. Some time later, Link awakens in an unknown place on a floating sky island and meets a mysterious spirit called Rauru, which transplanted his arm (the same arm which was holding the mummy) onto Link, since his right arm was beyond saving. Guided by this new ally, Link sets out in an adventure to protect Hyrule, find Princess Zelda and uncover the mysteries of the Zonai.

Release dates
Nintendo Switch
May 12, 2023
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
55h
Main + Extras
117h
Completionist
176h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
hunting, sword, crafting, skydiving, cooking
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At a Glance

Critic Score
95
Main Story (IGDB)
55h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
117h
Completionist (IGDB)
176h
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  • Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
  • English (UK)interface
IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026
Also in 12 other languages

Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026