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on October 9, 2025
There are many ways that multiple playable characters could be implemented in Tears of the Kingdom . For example, they could appear in sequences that run parallel to the main story, or perhaps before it, in the case of the Zonai. Such interludes could be as short or as long as required, and would provide a new perspective on the events of TOTK . In many cases, this would likely be something that would be impossible to convey from following Link’s point of view alone. As a result, it would be possible to develop TOTK ’s plot into a much more complex story than Breath of the Wild ?
While The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom _ takes the same open world approach as its predecessor, it may also be returning to the series' roots in some important ways. As the direct sequel to _Breath of the Wild , Tears of the Kingdom takes place in the same post-apocalyptic Hyrule, expanding on its open world with floating sky islands and what seem to be deep underground caves. Alongside additions to the game's open exploration and creative tools, however, some of the Zelda series' more classic elements may also make a return in TO
In Breath of the Wild , players loved the freedom that the game offered them with the open-world nature and new tools the game offered them. Tears of the Kingdom clearly is taking this concept a step further to allow everyone a chance to create whatever they can imagine or experiment with silly combinations. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom _ will, no doubt, be a unique take on the world of _Zelda , but many agree that it feels as though it is a must-play game, regardless of if the creation aspect sounds fun at first or
Moreover, in relation to the game's story, the dungeons of Tears of the Kingdom appear to each be associated with one of the apparent Champion successors. Of the three revealed in the trailer - Sidon, Riju, and Tulin - Sidon and Tulin can both be seen accompanying Link in certain sections of the game, with Sidon in a water-themed area, and Tulin flying next to Link in the sky. And although Riju and a currently-unknown Goron (likely to be Yunobo from BOTW ) haven't been seen in any dungeon so far, the large building seen rising out of the desert, as well as the underground magma area, seem likely candida
I love that everyone loves Zelda. I think it's magnificent that the two games we seem to universally agree are the best examples of what gaming can do are Breath of the Wild and Elden Ring , two titles way more experimental than your average triple-A offering that respects the player enough to let them play their way and doesn't insist on hand-holding or railroading. For me, Breath of the Wild just didn't quite click though , and I don't expect Tears to fare much better. I'll try, but I'm going in with low expectati
So far, none of the people who were presented with the opportunity to preview TOTK have been able to find any combination of items that can not be fused together. Tears of the Kingdom 's Fuse ability will present many opportunities for players to try to exploit and has already created some laughable situations. Surprising outcomes have been discovered in some of the fusible creations, although some of the previewers stated they were not at liberty to discuss some of the more intriguing creations at this point, so players can enjoy the discoveries on their
Despite Tears of the Kingdom being a direct sequel , the game seems to be mostly abandoning the structure of BOTW , opting instead for what looks like more traditional <a href="http://intranet.candidatis.at/cache.php?url=https://robwhitephoto.com/">Zelda Tears of the Kingdom walkthrough</a> -style dungeons with discreet themes. While it's impossible to know for sure how the game's structure will shake out before its release, the final trailer seems to at least indicate that TOTK 's dungeons will each have some association with certain elements, as Link can be spotted working his way through specific challenges in varied environments. In particular, the trailer shows a mine cart race over a sea of lava, a battle in a water-themed environment, and a boss fight in the stormy
Another key detail of note is the appearance of several of Tears of the Kingdom ’s eponymous Tears throughout the trailer, one of which appears in the possession of both Zelda and <a href="https://forum.truemetal.it/proxy.php?link=https://robwhitephoto.com/">https://forum.truemetal.it/proxy.php?link=https://robwhitephoto.com/</a>; this new character. The yellow Tear is seen worn around both Hylians’ necks, and being held loosely in Zelda’s hands as her voice says there is " something only I can do. " It appears that the Tears possess significant magical powers; a red Tear appears to be involved in Ganondorf’s revival, while the yellow Tear glows before the mysterious Hylian apparently unleashes a blast of golden energy - a spectacle very similar to Zelda’s inherited divine pow
However, although Tears of the Kingdom does look to have more traditional dungeons, there's still a question as to the game's structure. Whereas Breath of the Wild 's freeform exploration and minimalist story created the opportunity for players to tackle the Divine Beasts in any order, that same freedom also created a problem for the Divine Beasts themselves. Allowing the separate objectives to be done in any order, at any point in the game, meant that each dungeon had to present roughly the same challenge, and had to be doable with any set of tools or powers, ultimately making the Divine Beasts indistinct from one anot