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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an open-world action RPG from Nintendo that brings players back into the world of Hyrule as the legendary hero, Link. Recently awaking from a one-hundred-year slumber, Link awakens to discover that the land of Hyrule has fallen to darkness, and he must set forth on a journey to save his home from the calamity. 

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Puzzle
Action-Adventure
9/10
Top Critic Avg: 96/100 Critics Rec: 96%
ESRB
e
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
Havok

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Link running in Breath of the Wild.
The Switch 2 Version Of BOTW Gets Beaten In 7 Minutes In Must-See Video

During a Nintendo Switch 2 preview event, a speedrunner has already finished the unreleased Switch 2 version of Breath of the Wild in 7 minutes.

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The key art from Age of Calamity featuring Link, Zelda, and the four champions next to Hyrule castle.
The Next Zelda Game Needs To Abandon The Best Part Of Breath Of The Wild

The next massive open-world Legend of Zelda game needs to ditch Breath of the Wild’s best feature in order to avoid making a major mistake.

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Zelda looking angry next to a Breath of the Wild Switch 2 box surrounded by gold coins.
Breath Of The Wild On Switch 2 Is Proof Nintendo Doesn't Understand Its Fans Anymore

The Nintendo Switch 2’s version of the critically acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild shows Nintendo doesn’t understand its fans.

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Link from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sitting and thinking with his hand on his chin.
Zelda Switch 2 Editions Can Import Your Switch 1 Saves, But There's A Weird Catch

In what is a weird catch, the Switch 2 Editions of the Zelda games will Switch 1 saves, but they will not cloud saves for data backup.

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Art from Breath of the Wild and Mario Kart 8
BOTW’s Switch 2 Edition Abandons What I Loved About Upgrading To The Switch

Getting the same games on a new console always comes with some frustrations, but Nintendo is leaving the best thing about the last transition behind.

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Link pulling back his bow in BOTW while another Link scales a sheer cliff
The Nintendo Switch 2 Version Of BOTW Fixes Major Weapon Frustration, But There's A Catch

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Breath of the Wild will make weapon degradation a little more tolerable, but players will need to use Zelda Notes.

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Link riding the bike from the Breath of the Wild DLC.
Nintendo Has Bad News For Breath Of The Wild On Switch 2

According to a Nintendo customer service rep, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Switch 2 won't have the full experience out of the box.

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Princess Zelda with the Sheikah Slate and Breath of the Wild's Hyrule in the background.
Nintendo Confirms Pricing For Zelda Switch 2 Upgrade Packs, And It's What Everyone Expected

Nintendo has confirmed the pricing for the Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 upgrades, and it’s not unexpected.

Link, Mipha, and Revali from Breath of the Wild
10 Reasons You Should Reconsider Playing BOTW Again

Breath of the Wild is a great game, but replaying it can feel like more of a chore than anything. Here are 10 reasons to reconsider a replay.

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Link and Makar the Korok in front of a Switch 2 displaying an image of Korok Forest.
Nintendo Knows Exactly What You Wanted From BOTW On Switch 2

Zelda: BOTW and TOTK are getting enhanced ports on the Switch 2, and they already look much better - especially in one historically challenging area.

An official still of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition in handheld mode
Zelda: Breath Of The Wild & TOTK Are Getting Their Own Nintendo Switch 2 Games

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will be receiving some new features and graphical upgrades on the Nintendo Switch 2.

Shocked Zelda form Ocarina Of Time with shrines from TOTK
I'm Surprised To Learn BOTW Shrines Could Have Shown Up In An Even Earlier Zelda Game

A version of Breath of the Wild's Shrines could have appeared in an earlier Zelda game, and I can't help but feel it would have been a perfect fit.

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Zelda from BOTW looking shocked
After Learning About BOTW's Original Story, I'm Relieved We Never Got That Zelda Game

Breath of the Wild's early development included a wild concept for the game's story, and I'm glad Nintendo decided to take a different direction.

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Link looking shocked
One Of Zelda: BOTW & TOTK’s Most Helpful NPCs Never Actually Appears

One Legend of Zelda character gives Link plenty of useful advice in both BOTW and TOTK despite the fact that he never actually appears on screen.

Link wielding the Master Sword in his knight's armour in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
I'm Still Annoyed BOTW & TOTK Downplayed One Of My Favorite Zelda Series Staples

While many changes that BOTW & TOTK made were refreshing, there's one series staple that's severely downplayed, making its inclusion disappointing.

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Breath of the Wild's Link standing alongside a horse, with Link from A Link to the Past in front.
I Just Discovered BOTW Delivered On A Zelda Promise Miyamoto Made In 1994

An obscure interview given by Shigeru Miyamoto proves that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild follows the franchise’s earliest ideals.

Link holding a sword and shield in BOTW next to a silhouette version of the Knightling with gameplay from The Knightling behind them.
I Tried The Best RPG No One Has Heard Of, And It Reminds Me Of BOTW

I recently got to try an incredible RPG that I’m pretty sure no one has heard of, and it reminded me exactly of Breath of the Wild.

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Link from TOTK looking excited
BOTW & TOTK Added The Perfect Side Quest Concept, & I’m Begging Zelda To Keep It Around

House-building was easily one of the most entertaining and rewarding side quests in both BOTW & TOTK, and it deserves to return in future Zelda games.

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Link looking shocked with a scared Zelda and a Sheikah Tower from Breath of the Wild in the background
Almost A Decade After BOTW, I'm Just Now Realizing Which Mechanic Killed Link The Most

There is one feature in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that is surprisingly deadly for Link even when compared to the rest of the game.

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Princess Zelda with the Sheikah Slate and Breath of the Wild's Hyrule in the background.
8 Years After Beating BOTW, I'm Just Now Realizing The Real-World Inspiration For The Sheikah Slate

The Sheikah Slate is an iconic feature in Breath of the Wild, but what some may not realize is that the item has a very specific inspiration.

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