Rumors of Physical Copies of Zelda’s Tears of the Kingdom Circulating Online

A photo of a Nintendo Switch displaying the game icon of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has surfaced on Twitter, suggesting that physical copies of the game may have been obtained ahead of its release date.
Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom Promo
Image: Nintendo

As the highly anticipated release date of May 12, 2023, for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom approaches, a recent Twitter post displaying a Nintendo Switch with the game’s icon appearing on the main menu has sparked rumors that physical copies of the game may have been obtained. While it’s not uncommon for fabricated images to appear online, if the photo is indeed legitimate, fans should brace themselves for potential spoilers.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the sequel to Breath of the Wild, offers players an epic adventure across the vast landscapes of Hyrule and the mysterious floating islands in the skies above. With an open-world structure, players are free to forge their own path and engage with the environment in creative ways. The game begins with Link embarking on a journey from one of these enigmatic islands, acquiring new abilities before returning to the surface world for his grand adventure.

The world of Hyrule has undergone significant changes, with familiar locations dramatically transformed and new towns, caves, and chasms emerging throughout the landscape. Players will explore the origins of the dark force afflicting the kingdom, traversing the land and skies on a peculiar tractor-like vehicle.

To face the malevolent forces threatening Hyrule, Link must harness new abilities, such as Ultrahand, which allows him to manipulate objects; Fuse, which magically combines objects with his weapons, shields, or arrows; Ascend, which enables Link to pass through solid objects; and Recall, which reverses the movement of objects. These abilities empower players to build, battle, and discover in unique and imaginative ways.

Whether the circulating photo is genuine or not, excitement surrounding The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom continues to grow. Fans eagerly await the opportunity to explore, create, and uncover the secrets hidden within the transformed world of Hyrule on their Nintendo Switch.

Shaun Savage

Shaun Savage

Shaun Savage is the founder and editor-in-chief of Try Hard Guides. He has been covering and writing about video games for over 9 years. He is a 2013 graduate of the Academy of Art University with an A.A. in Web Design and New Media. In his off-time, he enjoys playing video games, watching bad movies, and spending time with his family.

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