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'''''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild''''' is an upcoming {{LZS}} game for the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo Switch]] slated to release in 2017.<ref name= "Nintendo Twitter"/>
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'''''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild''''' is an upcoming {{LZS}} game for the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo Switch]] slated to release in March, 2017.<ref name= "Release Date"/>
   
 
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During the Game Awards 2014, Miyamoto and Aonuma showed a new gameplay video. It demonstrated the scale of Hyrule, which was designed with the open world concept of the original ''The Legend of Zelda'' in mind.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= One of the main things we wanted to do was go back to the open-world concept of the original 'Zelda' games and design with that in mind.|author= Derrik J. Lang|published= |retrieved= December 18, 2014|url= http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/miyamoto-amiibo-zelda-mario-movie-27699825|title= Miyamoto on 'Amiibo,' 'Zelda' and 'Mario' Movie|site= ABC News|type=}}</ref> It also showed the use of the [[Sailcloth]] and the use of [[beacon]]s for pointing out important landmarks in the huge overworld. Different from previous games, riding horses is done automatically, with Link only needing to steer. This was made in order to focus on the surroundings with the fully controllable camera and on combat with the [[Sword]] or [[Bow]] while riding. Link is also able to vault and slow the game in order to attack enemies more precisely. If an enemy is hit by an Arrow, a metallic sound will play. Enemies also show a life meter above them, similar to when the [[Hero's Charm]] is worn in ''The Wind Waker''.
 
During the Game Awards 2014, Miyamoto and Aonuma showed a new gameplay video. It demonstrated the scale of Hyrule, which was designed with the open world concept of the original ''The Legend of Zelda'' in mind.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= One of the main things we wanted to do was go back to the open-world concept of the original 'Zelda' games and design with that in mind.|author= Derrik J. Lang|published= |retrieved= December 18, 2014|url= http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/miyamoto-amiibo-zelda-mario-movie-27699825|title= Miyamoto on 'Amiibo,' 'Zelda' and 'Mario' Movie|site= ABC News|type=}}</ref> It also showed the use of the [[Sailcloth]] and the use of [[beacon]]s for pointing out important landmarks in the huge overworld. Different from previous games, riding horses is done automatically, with Link only needing to steer. This was made in order to focus on the surroundings with the fully controllable camera and on combat with the [[Sword]] or [[Bow]] while riding. Link is also able to vault and slow the game in order to attack enemies more precisely. If an enemy is hit by an Arrow, a metallic sound will play. Enemies also show a life meter above them, similar to when the [[Hero's Charm]] is worn in ''The Wind Waker''.
   
The game was originally planned to be released in 2015, but due to new ideas added during the game's development, the release date was pushed forward past 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= So, I must apologize to you all that were expecting the game by year's end, but we are no longer making a 2015 release our number one priority.|author= Nintendo|published= March 27, 2015|retrieved= March 27, 2015|url= https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=866919960035802&permPage=1|title= Eiji Aonuma, producer of The Legend of Zelda, has a message to share.|site= Facebook|type=}}</ref> During E3 2015, Shigeru Miyamoto reassured in an IGN interview that the game is still planned for a Wii U release and has some "great footage," but is not ready to be shown yet.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Miyamoto assured fans by stating through an IGN interview that the game is still planned to be released for the Wii U, and stated that 'great footage' would be revealed at some point in the future — just 'not today'.|author= Eduardo Hernandez|published= June 16, 2015|retrieved= |url= http://zeldauniverse.net/2015/06/16/miyamoto-has-great-footage-to-show-off-for-zelda-wii-u-just-not-today/|title= Miyamoto has 'great footage' to show off for Zelda Wii U, just 'not today'|site= Zelda Universe|type=}}</ref> During the Nintendo Direct in November 2015, it was announced that the game is still slated for a 2016 release.<ref name= "Nintendo Direct November 2015">{{Cite web|author= Nintendo |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF3AnGHbG6s|title= Nintendo Direct November 2015|site= YouTube}}</ref> In financial documents released in March 2016, the game was shown to have been delayed to a 2017 release.<ref>{{Cite web|author= Nintendo|published= April 27, 2016|retrieved= April 27, 2016|url= https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2016/160427_4e.pdf|title= Earnings Release for Fiscal Year Ended March 2016|site= Nintendo|type=}}</ref> This was also confirmed later in Nintendo's Twitter.<ref name= "Nintendo Twitter"/> ''Breath of the Wild'' was also confirmed to be released simultaneously on both the Wii U and Nintendo Switch.
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The game was originally planned to be released in 2015, but due to new ideas added during the game's development, the release date was pushed forward past 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= So, I must apologize to you all that were expecting the game by year's end, but we are no longer making a 2015 release our number one priority.|author= Nintendo|published= March 27, 2015|retrieved= March 27, 2015|url= https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=866919960035802&permPage=1|title= Eiji Aonuma, producer of The Legend of Zelda, has a message to share.|site= Facebook|type=}}</ref> During E3 2015, Shigeru Miyamoto reassured in an IGN interview that the game is still planned for a Wii U release and has some "great footage," but is not ready to be shown yet.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Miyamoto assured fans by stating through an IGN interview that the game is still planned to be released for the Wii U, and stated that 'great footage' would be revealed at some point in the future — just 'not today'.|author= Eduardo Hernandez|published= June 16, 2015|retrieved= |url= http://zeldauniverse.net/2015/06/16/miyamoto-has-great-footage-to-show-off-for-zelda-wii-u-just-not-today/|title= Miyamoto has 'great footage' to show off for Zelda Wii U, just 'not today'|site= Zelda Universe|type=}}</ref> During the Nintendo Direct in November 2015, it was announced that the game is still slated for a 2016 release.<ref name= "Nintendo Direct November 2015">{{Cite web|author= Nintendo |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF3AnGHbG6s|title= Nintendo Direct November 2015|site= YouTube}}</ref> In financial documents released in March 2016, the game was shown to have been delayed to a 2017 release.<ref>{{Cite web|author= Nintendo|published= April 27, 2016|retrieved= April 27, 2016|url= https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2016/160427_4e.pdf|title= Earnings Release for Fiscal Year Ended March 2016|site= Nintendo|type=}}</ref> This was also confirmed later in Nintendo's Twitter. ''Breath of the Wild'' was also confirmed to be released simultaneously on both the Wii U and Nintendo Switch.
   
 
During E3 2016, the first playable demo was shown. It showed many new features of the game, such as the [[Flurry Rush]], the creation of [[Food]] by collecting [[Material]]s, the use of enemy weapons, the return of the [[Stamina Gauge]], new mini-dungeons called [[Shrine (Breath of the Wild)|Shrines]], and the [[Sheikah Slate]], a new item which has multiple abilities called [[Rune]]s. The demo only featured the [[Great Plateau]] area.
 
During E3 2016, the first playable demo was shown. It showed many new features of the game, such as the [[Flurry Rush]], the creation of [[Food]] by collecting [[Material]]s, the use of enemy weapons, the return of the [[Stamina Gauge]], new mini-dungeons called [[Shrine (Breath of the Wild)|Shrines]], and the [[Sheikah Slate]], a new item which has multiple abilities called [[Rune]]s. The demo only featured the [[Great Plateau]] area.
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On February 09, 2017, before the game's release, Eiji Aonuma revealed that the game takes place after {{OoT}}.<ref>{{Cite web|author= Game Informer|published= February 09, 2017|retrieved= February 11, 2017|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qApEgUxp58k|title= 51 Questions And Answers About The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild|site= YouTube}}</ref> But he did not specify if it was directly after ''Ocarina of Time''. He later revealed it is in a timeline in which Ganon appears numerous times.
   
 
===amiibo Support===
 
===amiibo Support===
Along with {{TPHD}}, ''Breath of the Wild'' will be compatible with the [[Wolf Link]] [[amiibo]].<ref name= "Nintendo Direct November 2015"/> It will summon Wolf Link as a companion to aid Link defeating enemies and hunting animals. Wolf Link will have the same number of [[Heart]]s saved to the amiibo during the [[Cave of Shadows]]. Three new amiibo were announced for the game, Link Archer, Link Rider, and a Guardian. Their use is currently unknown. The four new amiibo that will be released for Zelda's [[The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary|30th Anniversary]] - 8-bit Link, {{OoT}} Link, and Toon Link and Zelda from {{TWW}} - will also have special features in the game, though what their purposes will be is as of yet unknown.
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Along with {{TPHD}}, ''Breath of the Wild'' will be compatible with the [[Wolf Link]] [[amiibo]].<ref name= "Nintendo Direct November 2015"/> It will summon Wolf Link as a companion to aid Link defeating enemies and hunting animals. Wolf Link will have the same number of [[Heart]]s saved to the amiibo during the [[Cave of Shadows]]. Five new amiibo were announced for the game, Link Archer, Link Rider, Zelda, Bokoblin, and a Guardian. Their use is currently unknown. The four new amiibo that will be released for Zelda's [[The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary|30th Anniversary]] - 8-bit Link, {{OoT}} Link, and Toon Link and Zelda from {{TWW}} - will also have special features in the game. Each amiibo will award a random amount of a different item, with the 8-bit Link amiibo giving Link a random number of [[Arrow]]s and [[Barrel]]s (which will sometimes contain Rupees); the ''Ocarina of Time''-style Link amiibo, a random amount of [[Material#Breath of the Wild|Steak]]s; the Toon Link amiibo, a random quantity of [[Material#Breath of the Wild|Fish]], and the Toon Zelda amiibo, a random number of plant [[Material#Breath of the Wild|Material]]s. They will also sometimes grant Link a [[Treasure Chest]] with a rare item inside.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary amiibo are in stores today! Each will offer random items you can use in the game when used with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Legend has it, you may even receive a treasure chest with a rare item if you’re lucky?!<br>8-bit Link will reward you with a random number of barrels. You might find rupees inside too!<br>Ocarina of Time Link will reward you with a random amount of meat.<br>Toon Link will reward you with a random amount of fish.<br>Wind Waker Zelda will reward you with a random selection of plants.|author= Nintendo|published= December 2, 2016|retrieved=December 2, 2016|url= the-legend-of-zelda-30th-anniversary-amiibo-are|title= The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary amiibo are in stores today!|site= Tumblr|type=}}</ref>
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===Limited Editions===
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[[File:BotW Master Edition Contents.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The Master Edition]]
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Various limited editions for the Switch version are set to be released worldwide. In North America, the Special Edition includes the game, a tapestry map, a Sheikah Slate carrying case, a [[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sound Selection|soundtrack]] with 24 songs, and a Sheikah Eye coin. The Master Edition includes the same contents as the Special Edition plus a Master Sword statue. In Europe, the Limited Edition includes the game, the soundtrack, and the Master Sword statue. In Australia, the Limited Edition includes the game, the tapestry map, the soundtrack, the Sheikah Eye coin, and the Master Sword statue. In Japan, the Collector's Edition includes the game, the Link (Rider) amiibo, the soundtrack, the tapestry map, and an interchangeable alternate cover. The Deluxe Collector's Edition includes the same contents as the Collector's Edition plus the Master Sword statue and 20 postcards. The Wii U version will not have any limited editions.
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By pre-ordering the game in various retailers, a bonus item was also included.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild marks its long awaited release for Nintendo Switch and Wii U on 3rd March 2017! You can see the latest trailer for this epic open-air adventure below but if you've already decided to embark on Link's next journey then read on below to see what free bonus items you can get with your pre-order across UK retailers...|author= |published= January 31, 2017|retrieved= February 19, 2017|url= http://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2017/January/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Breath-of-the-Wild-Pre-order-Item-Guide-1182524.html|title= The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Pre-order Item Guide|site= Nintendo UK|type=}}</ref> These include a black t-shirt featuring the Sheikah Eye in the Nintendo Official UK Store, a Z icon keyring and a poster featuring [[:File:BotW Link Climbing Artwork.jpg|artwork]] from the game in GAME retailers, a wristband in Grainger Games, two double-sized art cards in Argos, and a pin badge in ShopTo. In GameStop retailers, a poster featuring the game's cover artwork was included.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= |author= |published= |retrieved= February 19, 2017|url= http://www.gamestop.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-nintendo-switch/141904|title= Pre-Order and Pick-up The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and receive an Exclusive Poster!|site= GameStop|type=}}</ref>
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An update for the retail, Wii U version of the game containing extra game data is required to be installed in order to run the game. The update requires 3 GB worth of space to be installed.<ref>{{Cite web|quote=The page now includes an additional note specifically about the game on Wii U. For those who plan on playing the physical version, some game data will need to be installed. More than 3 GB of space is needed in the console’s storage or USB storage device. It seems that USB memory devices (memory stick) can’t be used.|author=Brian|published=January 16, 2017|retrieved=February 19, 2017|url=http://nintendoeverything.com/zelda-breath-of-the-wilds-wii-u-retail-version-comes-with-a-3-gb-install/|title=Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Wii U retail version comes with a 3 GB install|site=Nintendo Everything|type=}}</ref>
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On February 14, 2017, ''Breath of the Wild'' producer Eiji Aonuma announced that a series of paid downloadable content would be released for the game, known as the Expansion Pass. The Expansion Pass will be available for purchase for ¥2500 / $19.99 USD / $28.19 CDN / €19.99 / £17.99 / $30.00 AUD / $33.00 NZD alongside the full game beginning on March 3, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Starting when The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild launches on March 3, players will be able to purchase an Expansion Pass for $19.99, granting access to two new sets of downloadable content for the game when they become available later this year.|author= Nintendo|published= February 14, 2017|retrieved=February 14, 2017|url= http://zelda.com/breath-of-the-wild/news/special-announcement-from-eiji-aonuma/|title= A Special Announcement from Eiji Aonuma|site= The Legend of Zelda official site|type=}}</ref> The Pass will be available for both Wii U and Nintendo Switch and will feature a staggered release of content, though individual content packs cannot be purchased individually.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= The Expansion Pass will be available for both the Nintendo Switch and Wii U versions of the game and are identical. Content packs cannot be purchased individually.|author= Nintendo|published= February 14, 2017|retrieved=February 14, 2017|url= http://zelda.com/breath-of-the-wild/news/special-announcement-from-eiji-aonuma/|title= A Special Announcement from Eiji Aonuma|site= The Legend of Zelda official site|type=}}</ref> Each Pack and its contents are as follows:
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| Three new Treasure Chests which spawn on the [[Great Plateau]] containing:<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Immediately upon pre-purchase or purchase of the Expansion Pass, three new treasure chests will appear in the game's Great Plateau area. One of these treasure chests will contain a shirt with a Nintendo Switch logo that Link can wear during his adventure, exclusive to the Expansion Pass. The other two will deliver useful items.|author= Nintendo|published= February 14, 2017|retrieved=February 14, 2017|url= http://zelda.com/breath-of-the-wild/news/special-announcement-from-eiji-aonuma/|title= A Special Announcement from Eiji Aonuma|site= The Legend of Zelda official site|type=}}</ref>
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|rowspan="3" style="text-align:center"| Summer 2017<ref>{{Cite web|quote= The first content pack is scheduled to launch this summer and will include the addition of a Cave of Trials challenge, a new hard mode, and a new feature for the in-game map.|author= Nintendo|published= February 14, 2017|retrieved=February 14, 2017|url= http://zelda.com/breath-of-the-wild/news/special-announcement-from-eiji-aonuma/|title= A Special Announcement from Eiji Aonuma|site= The Legend of Zelda official site|type=}}</ref>
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|rowspan="3" style="text-align:center"| Holiday 2017<ref>{{Cite web|quote= The second content pack will launch in Holiday 2017, and adds new challenges that will let players enjoy a new dungeon and a new original story.|author= Nintendo|published= February 14, 2017|retrieved=February 14, 2017|url= http://zelda.com/breath-of-the-wild/news/special-announcement-from-eiji-aonuma/|title= A Special Announcement from Eiji Aonuma|site= The Legend of Zelda official site|type=}}</ref>
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*''Breath of the Wild'' is the first main game in the series to be localized into Russian and Dutch. Eiji Aonuma himself appeared in the Russian and Dutch Nintendo Switch presentations to introduce the game to Russian, Dutch, and Flemish players.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= |author= Nintendo Russia|published= January 13, 2017|retrieved= January 19, 2017|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDdfWY6UtWg|title= The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — Трейлер Презентация Nintendo Switch|site= YouTube|type= Video}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|quote= |author= NintendoNederland|published= February 18, 2017|retrieved= February 18, 2017|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mTXAsBvX8U|title= The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Aankondiging Nederlandse versie door Eiji Aonuma|site= YouTube|type= Video}}</ref>
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*On February 26, 2017, the retailer Media Markt began selling copies of the Wii U version of ''Breath of the Wild'' early in the Netherlands.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= |author= Josh|published= February 26, 2017|retrieved= February 26, 2017|url= https://mynintendonews.com/2017/02/26/breath-of-the-wild-accidentally-sold-early-in-the-netherlands/|title= Breath Of The Wild Accidentally Sold Early In The Netherlands|site= My Nintendo News|type=}}</ref>
   
 
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Revision as of 03:24, 27 February 2017

Template:GameNav Template:Future game Template:Game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an upcoming Template:LZS game for the Wii U and Nintendo Switch slated to release in March, 2017.[1]

Story

Link awakens from a deep sleep and a mysterious voice guides him to discover what has become of the ruined Kingdom of Hyrule. Link meets an Old Man and learns from him that 100 years prior, a great evil known as the Calamity Ganon rose up and laid waste to Hyrule. Unable to be defeated, it was sealed within Hyrule Castle while the ruins of the land were ravaged by nature over time. Although trapped, the Calamity Ganon has grown in power, and Link must defeat it before it breaks free and destroys the world.[2][3][4]

Game Information

Development

The Zelda HD Experience, a The Legend of Zelda tech demo of the Wii U, was shown at E3 2011. On June 20, 2011, Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed that Nintendo is planning on creating an HD The Legend of Zelda title.[5]

Breath of the Wild was officially announced in the Wii U Direct presentation on January 23, 2013. Eiji Aonuma stated that the game intended to challenge what was expected of The Legend of Zelda games, such as the player having to complete dungeons in a specific order or that it is a single player experience. The game was expected to have a long development time, so Nintendo released The Wind Waker HD for the Wii U to decrease the gap between releases.[6] During E3 2014, the first video of the game was shown, revealing Link riding Epona, in addition to a Guardian and Hyrule Field. Link was seen wearing an outfit similar to the one used in The Wind Waker. Eiji Aonuma responded to fan reactions to the character's design stating that the character was not explicitly stated to be Link,[7] but later stated that he was joking.[8]

During the Game Awards 2014, Miyamoto and Aonuma showed a new gameplay video. It demonstrated the scale of Hyrule, which was designed with the open world concept of the original The Legend of Zelda in mind.[9] It also showed the use of the Sailcloth and the use of beacons for pointing out important landmarks in the huge overworld. Different from previous games, riding horses is done automatically, with Link only needing to steer. This was made in order to focus on the surroundings with the fully controllable camera and on combat with the Sword or Bow while riding. Link is also able to vault and slow the game in order to attack enemies more precisely. If an enemy is hit by an Arrow, a metallic sound will play. Enemies also show a life meter above them, similar to when the Hero's Charm is worn in The Wind Waker.

The game was originally planned to be released in 2015, but due to new ideas added during the game's development, the release date was pushed forward past 2015.[10] During E3 2015, Shigeru Miyamoto reassured in an IGN interview that the game is still planned for a Wii U release and has some "great footage," but is not ready to be shown yet.[11] During the Nintendo Direct in November 2015, it was announced that the game is still slated for a 2016 release.[12] In financial documents released in March 2016, the game was shown to have been delayed to a 2017 release.[13] This was also confirmed later in Nintendo's Twitter. Breath of the Wild was also confirmed to be released simultaneously on both the Wii U and Nintendo Switch.

During E3 2016, the first playable demo was shown. It showed many new features of the game, such as the Flurry Rush, the creation of Food by collecting Materials, the use of enemy weapons, the return of the Stamina Gauge, new mini-dungeons called Shrines, and the Sheikah Slate, a new item which has multiple abilities called Runes. The demo only featured the Great Plateau area.

Timeline Placement

On February 09, 2017, before the game's release, Eiji Aonuma revealed that the game takes place after Ocarina of Time.[14] But he did not specify if it was directly after Ocarina of Time. He later revealed it is in a timeline in which Ganon appears numerous times.

amiibo Support

Along with Twilight Princess HD, Breath of the Wild will be compatible with the Wolf Link amiibo.[12] It will summon Wolf Link as a companion to aid Link defeating enemies and hunting animals. Wolf Link will have the same number of Hearts saved to the amiibo during the Cave of Shadows. Five new amiibo were announced for the game, Link Archer, Link Rider, Zelda, Bokoblin, and a Guardian. Their use is currently unknown. The four new amiibo that will be released for Zelda's 30th Anniversary - 8-bit Link, Ocarina of Time Link, and Toon Link and Zelda from The Wind Waker - will also have special features in the game. Each amiibo will award a random amount of a different item, with the 8-bit Link amiibo giving Link a random number of Arrows and Barrels (which will sometimes contain Rupees); the Ocarina of Time-style Link amiibo, a random amount of Steaks; the Toon Link amiibo, a random quantity of Fish, and the Toon Zelda amiibo, a random number of plant Materials. They will also sometimes grant Link a Treasure Chest with a rare item inside.[15]

Limited Editions

BotW Master Edition Contents

The Master Edition

Various limited editions for the Switch version are set to be released worldwide. In North America, the Special Edition includes the game, a tapestry map, a Sheikah Slate carrying case, a soundtrack with 24 songs, and a Sheikah Eye coin. The Master Edition includes the same contents as the Special Edition plus a Master Sword statue. In Europe, the Limited Edition includes the game, the soundtrack, and the Master Sword statue. In Australia, the Limited Edition includes the game, the tapestry map, the soundtrack, the Sheikah Eye coin, and the Master Sword statue. In Japan, the Collector's Edition includes the game, the Link (Rider) amiibo, the soundtrack, the tapestry map, and an interchangeable alternate cover. The Deluxe Collector's Edition includes the same contents as the Collector's Edition plus the Master Sword statue and 20 postcards. The Wii U version will not have any limited editions.

Pre-Order Bonuses

By pre-ordering the game in various retailers, a bonus item was also included.[16] These include a black t-shirt featuring the Sheikah Eye in the Nintendo Official UK Store, a Z icon keyring and a poster featuring artwork from the game in GAME retailers, a wristband in Grainger Games, two double-sized art cards in Argos, and a pin badge in ShopTo. In GameStop retailers, a poster featuring the game's cover artwork was included.[17]

Downloadable Content

Updates

An update for the retail, Wii U version of the game containing extra game data is required to be installed in order to run the game. The update requires 3 GB worth of space to be installed.[18]

DLC Packs

On February 14, 2017, Breath of the Wild producer Eiji Aonuma announced that a series of paid downloadable content would be released for the game, known as the Expansion Pass. The Expansion Pass will be available for purchase for ¥2500 / $19.99 USD / $28.19 CDN / €19.99 / £17.99 / $30.00 AUD / $33.00 NZD alongside the full game beginning on March 3, 2017.[19] The Pass will be available for both Wii U and Nintendo Switch and will feature a staggered release of content, though individual content packs cannot be purchased individually.[20] Each Pack and its contents are as follows:

Expansion Pass
Pack Release Date Content
Expansion Pass Bonus March 3, 2017 Three new Treasure Chests which spawn on the Great Plateau containing:[21]
  • Two "useful items"
  • A shirt depicting the Nintendo Switch logo
DLC Pack 1 Summer 2017[22] Cave of Trials
bgcolor=""| Hard Mode
"Additional Map feature"
DLC Pack 2 Holiday 2017[23] A "new original story"
bgcolor=""| A new dungeon
"Additional challenges"

Listings

Characters

Bosses

Enemies

Dungeons

Places

Items

Translations

Credits

Trivia

  • Breath of the Wild is the first main game in the series to be localized into Russian and Dutch. Eiji Aonuma himself appeared in the Russian and Dutch Nintendo Switch presentations to introduce the game to Russian, Dutch, and Flemish players.[24][25]
  • On February 26, 2017, the retailer Media Markt began selling copies of the Wii U version of Breath of the Wild early in the Netherlands.[26]

Gallery

The following is a gallery regrouping all of the currently hosted images of Gallery:Breath of the Wild.



External Links

References

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