The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is one of the most eagerly awaited titles of May 2023. On this page, you'll find frequently asked questions about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Q: Who is the developer of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?
A: The game is developed by Nintendo.
Q: What kind of game is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?
A: It's an open-world, single-player action-adventure RPG.
Q: What platforms will The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom be available on?
A: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will only be available on Nintendo Switch.
Q: What is the release date for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?
A: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be released on May 12, 2023 for Nintendo Switch.
Q: What is the approximate length of the game?
A: At the moment, there's no official information from the publishers/developers on how long the game will last. Based on the chronology of the Zelda series, players should expect to complete the game in approximately 35 to 40 hours. This approximation is for players who complete only the main quests. However, if players also decide to complete the side quests, the game's duration could increase to 80 to 100 hours. It's important to remember that these are approximations only.
Q: What is the aim of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?
A: As far as we know, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a sequel to Breath of the Wild. What's more, from the game's launch trailer, we can see that the game seems to take place in the air. Apparently, in this version, you'll also have to collect tears in a series of plot and puzzle-solving challenges. Another thing we do know is that new characters and mechanics will be introduced, including the presence of Ganondorf within the game.
Q: Is it possible to play online or in multiplayer mode in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?
A: No, this will not be possible, as the game is single-player only and on Nintendo Switch.
Q: What are the new skills in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?
A: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will introduce innovative new skills to enable the main character (Link) to fight the forces of darkness spreading across Hyrule. Here are the 4 new skills to be found in this version:
Recall: Rewind time and physical objects
Fuse: Create instant combinations of different weapons and items.
Ultrahand: Combine objects and items to create structures.
Ascend: The character has the ability to teleport vertically to various locations in the game.
Q: What's new in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?
A: A lot! The game promises new weapons, new enemies, new skills and more!
Q: Do I need to have completed Breath of the Wild before starting The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?
A: It's not at all necessary to have completed Breath of the Wild before starting The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. However, having some knowledge of Breath of the Wild will give you a better understanding of the game's world and story.
Q: Is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom a memory-intensive game, or is the file size large?
A: It is estimated that the game will be around 16 GB in size.