6 things you need to know about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
It's about a week to go before The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom officially launches, Nintendo fans are sure to be ready, and with the popularity of the Nintendo Switch, there are also many new players who may not be familiar with the Zelda series, or the details of buying and playing.
Don’t worry, this article summarizes some information about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for you. If you plan to play this game, you might want to take a look at these things you need to know first:
1.Can I play Tears of the Kingdom without playing Breath of the Wild?
The story of Tears of the Kingdom is a continuation of Breath of the Wild, taking place several years later. There is a continuation in the plot, but Tears of the Kingdom is still a traditional story of a hero saving a princess. Nintendo always takes care of the feelings of new players, so don’t worry too much about not understanding the plot. If you have time, you can play Breath of the Wild or watch related videos to understand the plot first. If you don’t have time, you don’t need to force yourself. You should be fine playing Tears of the Kingdom directly.
2.What content has been added to Tears of the Kingdom?
Originally, Tears of the Kingdom was made as a DLC for Breath of the Wild, but because the content was too large, Nintendo made it into a new work. The new map still uses Hyrule as a base, adding Sky Island. Players can explore in a more three-dimensional map, traveling between Sky Island and the ground in different ways. In addition, the game also adds a lot of rich gameplay and abilities, such as item combination. By putting different items together, you can unleash different abilities. This gameplay will rely entirely on the player’s imagination. There will be all kinds of whimsical ideas appearing at that time. It feels like playing Lego in the game?
3.Which version is more suitable to buy?
If you want to play the game as soon as possible, it is recommended to buy the digital version, which not only allows you to download the game in advance, but also unlock the game as soon as possible. If you use GearUP Booster, the download speed is faster and more stable, and you don’t have to worry about not downloading the game when it is released.
If you like to collect game cartridges, you can buy the physical version. The physical version is divided into standard edition and collector’s edition. The collector’s edition includes art book, game steelbook, poster, badge and other limited peripherals.
4.Is there a limited console?
Yes, there is also a limited Nintendo Switch, Pro controller, carrying case, you can buy them online and offline.
5.How to buy the game?
You can buy the digital version on Nintendo eShop or buy the physical version in offline stores. Of course, you can also use Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers to redeem the game. The purchase and redemption instructions are here.
6.How to download the game?
You can choose to download after buying the game in the store. If you have pre-ordered the game, just put your Nintendo Switch on a Nintendo Switch Dock connected to power and connect to the internet. The system will automatically download when the game starts pre-loading. To make the download faster and more stable, it is recommended to use GearUP Booster, which allows you to experience the game faster than others.