In the present day’s Nintendo Direct livestream gave these with sky-high however long-deferred Zelda hopes simply sufficient to remain excited: ominous tones, actual gameplay footage, a tease at a playable Zelda, and a definitive Might 12 launch date and pre-order supply. And, not for nothing, a $70 price ticket.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was introduced in mid-2019, given a Might 2023 launch date, and had most of its particulars held again till right now. On the finish of Nintendo’s common showcase, Nintendo loosened the leash a bit on the Breath of the Wild sequel. Talking over footage of darkish, misty, eternally beset Hyrule, archvillain Ganon speaks in his finest after-school-cartoon-villain mode: “Rise, rise, my servants. Sweep over Hyrule. Remove this kingdom and her allies. Depart no survivors!”
Within the quick-cut moments that comply with, you may see acquainted components, like Sheikah expertise, the blood moon, hang-gliding, and horse-riding. However there’s additionally rail-riding, blimp floating, a four-wheeler, a quad copter-like glider, the Hyrule equal of a rocket launcher, a high-tech glove, and, once more, an actual launch date. Towards the top, Zelda’s voice says, “Hyperlink, lend me your energy,” providing a free however nonetheless actual trace that the princess may very well be playable on this title.
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