The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - key features:

• Open-world action-adventure game,
• The long-awaited Breath of the Wild sequel,
• New features, including floating islands.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an action-adventure game set in the fantastic Kingdom of Hyrule. It's a direct sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a game considered one of the best installments in the long-running franchise about Link and Princess Zelda. It was a massive Nintendo Switch hit, so The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 was inevitable.

Breath of the Wild 2

The sequel, at first referred to as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2, was finally named The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The game has generated a lot of anticipation since its announcement in 2019. Link fans worldwide have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to return to Hyrule and explore this awe-inspiring open world again.

Tears of the Kingdom promises to take gamers on an epic journey filled with new adventures, characters, and mysteries. The sequel features enhanced visuals and mechanics that will help players immerse themselves in the world of The Legend of Zelda. The game will also bring new ways to explore and interact with the environment, such as floating islands, improved combat, and puzzle-solving mechanics.

The release date

At first, Nintendo planned to release Breath of the Wild 2 somewhere in 2022, but this date was changed to Q2 2023. The exact date of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom premiere was finally set for May 12, 2023.