The Legend of Zelda's sequel: Release date, gameplay of video game series announced

Nintendo Switch has announced the release date of the sequel of the popular game The Legend of Zelda. The sequel, titled Tears of the Kingdom, will be released on May 12, 2023.

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Soon after Nintendo made an official announcement regarding a sequel for the popular game The Legend of Zelda," fans eagerly started to wait for the new game. And to delight its fans, the game has officially received a name and a release date confirmation.

The sequel of The Legend of Zelda will have the title "Tears of the Kingdom" and will be released on May 12 next year. "Breath of the Wild" was the name of the original version. The announcement has taken place after several speculations and delays. Earlier, it was anticipated that the game would hit retail stores in 2022. An extended trailer of the gameplay was launched on Nintendo Direct. "The Legend of Zelda" is one of the most popular Nintendo Switch games.

The trailer of the sequel shows odd wall carvings, a mysterious entity, and two unidentified persons. It also shows Link, the protagonist of the game, in his familiar blue tunic as he opens the doors. Players can expect a lot of free-fall from the game because Link, in the new trailer, can be seen scaling several cliffs. The game's developers have also accentuated air traversal many times. The graphics of the sequel seem to be identical to the original game.


However, not much information about the game is known as its published has been tight-lipped, causing unrest among fans. The Legend of Zelda's sequel "Tears of the Kingdom" will be available to play on Nintendo Switch, including all OLED models and the lite. Although the game is still months away from its release date, many retailers have started listings for the open-world title.

Four retailers have listed for pre-booking of "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom." The game can be pre-ordered on the following platforms:
  • Amazon (£59.99)
  • Game (£59.99)
  • ShopTo (£49.85)
  • Base (£49.85)
Hopefully, Nintendo can also show off the game before its official launch on May 12 next year.

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FAQs:
1). On which platforms can players pre-book the game?

Players can pre-book the game on Amazon, ShopTo, Base, and Game.

2). What is the release date of The Legend of Zelda's sequel?
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will hit the retail stores on May 12, 2023.
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