Tears of the Kingdom: A New Era in the Legend of Zelda Franchise

Get ready for an epic adventure in Hyrule with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom!

The development of Tears of the Kingdom started in 2017, right after the completion of Breath of the Wild.

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Nintendo debuted a trailer in E3 2021, revealing exciting gameplay and story elements.

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Tears of the Kingdom is set for May 12, 2023! Get ready to explore the vast kingdom of Hyrule in this exciting new sequel to the beloved game Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

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