Are you ready to embark on an epic adventure across the vast and magical world of Hyrule? If so, get ready for the highly anticipated release of Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the exciting sequel to the critically acclaimed Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. With its release on the Nintendo Switch system, players will have the opportunity to chart their own path through the game’s sprawling landscapes, all while harnessing the power of Link’s new abilities to fight back against the malevolent forces that threaten the kingdom. In this article, we’ll be counting down the days until the release of this highly anticipated game, and exploring what players can expect from this exciting new installment in the Legend of Zelda franchise.
The Legend of Zelda: Kingdom’s Tears release date and time
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom releases May 12, 2023 on Nintendo Switch. Release time will be in 12:00 (midnight) local time in most parts of the world. However, if you live in the USA, your game will launch at 12 AM ET. This means that players in Central, Mountain, and Pacific time zones will have early access.
Here’s how US time zones work based on which region you live in:
- Pacific (West Coast) — 9 p.m. on May 11, 2023
- Mountain time zone — 10 p.m. on May 11, 2023
- Except in Arizona where it will be 9 p.m. on May 11, 2023
- Central time zone — 11 p.m. on May 11, 2023
- Eastern time zone – at 12:00 a.m. on May 12, 2023
The Legend of Zelda: Kingdom’s Tears Countdown
If you’re a little confused about timezones and want to know exactly how long you have to wait for a game to be released, we’ve got a countdown for you below. Once the countdown reaches zero for the platform you’ll be playing on, you should be able to play Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom wherever you are!
1 day 1 hour 26 minutes 40 seconds
Description of the game Kingdom Tears
Your adventure begins on one of the many mystical islands of the sky, suspended high above Hyrule, where Link must acquire new skills before descending into the transformed world below. The sky isn’t the only element that has undergone a dramatic transformation in Hyrule. Once familiar landmarks have been radically altered, with new cities, mysterious crevices, and damp caverns appearing all over the world, ready to be explored.
However, Link’s journey is not just about exploration, but also about harnessing his creative side. With new abilities like Ultrahand and Fuse, he can craft bold weapons and invent creative patterns to traverse the landscape. The Ultrahand ability allows Linker to lift, move, and rotate objects, as well as connect objects together to form bridges, vehicles, and more. Fuse’s ability enables Link to magically combine objects with his existing weapon, shield, or arrow to boost durability, damage, or even incorporate a new effect.
Link’s adventure also revolves around discovery, as he tries to uncover the mysterious threat that threatens Hyrule. The ascending ability, a transformative addition to Link’s repertoire, allows him to pass through solid objects above him, creating seemingly impossible shortcuts by climbing through ceilings, hillsides, and even some enemies. Another interesting addition is the rollback ability, which enables Link to reverse an object’s movement, allowing him to climb on falling rocks, retrieve thrown weapons, or redirect projectiles back to their origin.
As Link ventures across the land and skies of Hyrule, he must investigate the roots of the mysterious gloom that overshadows the kingdom. Whether you’re exploring sky islands, creating ingenious travel tactics, or discovering new ways to build, battle, and play, “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” offers a wide canvas for your imagination to flourish.
