Legend of Zelda - Timeline
Thursday14th Apr 2022
Talking Point If Breath Of The Wild 2 Launched Alongside New Switch Hardware, Would You Upgrade?
Gotta have those fluffy clouds
Just a couple of weeks ago, the famed honcho of the Legend of Zelda series, Eiji Aonuma, announced that the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild would be delayed into Spring 2023. It was an announcement that many of us were undoubtedly expecting, particularly given that 2022 is already playing host to the...
Tuesday12th Apr 2022
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Sales Soar In The UK
In the wake of the sequel's delay
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is over five years old now. It's almost definitely one of the best games on the Switch, with people still uncovering secrets and challenging themselves to ridiculous speedrunning challenges. It's a big, open, apocalyptic playground for you to do whatever you fancy in! We were...
Friday8th Apr 2022
Gallery Check Out These Stunningly Detailed Handmade Zelda Statues
Worth more than a silver rupee
Fan artists and creators are incredible. The dedication and time they put into making art related to their favourite media is honestly pretty inspiring, and there are some extremely talented people out there that make us a little bit jealous! Now, come on, if you're anything like us, when you first played Zelda:...
Tuesday5th Apr 2022
News You Can Get Lost In This Hand-Drawn Zelda Map From 1986
"Never-seen-in-full-online before"
When the original Zelda launched in 1986, it captivated players with its massive, sprawling map and an incredible level of detail. While subsequent Zelda games have improved on this foundation dramatically, it's still easy to appreciate the level of complexity present in the NES original – and nothing captures...
Video Zelda: Ocarina Of Time PC Mod Adds Bombs, Bombs, And More Bombs
KA-BOOM!
Just recently, we reported on some of the crazy things that modders are already doing in the Zelda: Ocarina of Time PC port. We've seen the likes of multiplying character models appearing in game, the ability to fight Shadow Link while fending off Ganondorf, and even the ability to spawn the chains that hold up Hyrule Town's gate at will -...
Random This Fan-Made Link From Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Is Too Hunky For Words
Hunky dory
If you're old like us, then you'll no doubt recall a time when video game magazines printed reader artwork, and it was usually – how do we put this? – pretty bad. Those days are long behind us, because in 2022 video game fan art can often be as good – if not better – than its inspiration. Take Dan Eder's utterly gorgeous 3D...
Thursday31st Mar 2022
Talking Point Now That Zelda: BOTW 2 Is Off The Table, Should Holiday 2022 Belong To Mario?
Or even... Donkey Kong?
Nintendo's Holiday 2022 season is looking real quiet. Too quiet, if you ask us. Even though we're about nine months out, it seems a little odd that we don't know what Nintendo's big holiday release might be — Splatoon 3 is scheduled for the Summer, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is due in September, and of course, the previous Big...
Wednesday30th Mar 2022
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Delay Sees Nintendo Shares Slump 6%
Hard news to take
Following the announcement that the company is pushing back the launch of the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 from its previous '2022' release window to 'Spring 2023', Nintendo shares dropped 6% in Tokyo trading yesterday. As reported by Reuters, the slump comes after a 25% year-to-date climb, with Switch
Random Requests For Zelda Ports Increase Following BOTW 2 Switch Delay
Please make it happen, Nintendo
Yesterday, was a pretty rough one for Switch owners, with Nintendo announcing the delay of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2. On a more positive note, it at least gives Nintendo more time to make this anticipated release even better. The only problem we have now is that the Switch could be without a Zelda...
Video Oh No, The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Has Been Delayed To 2023
Alex, Felix and Kate share their thoughts
We're still coming to terms with the fact Nintendo has delayed Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 until Spring 2023, so what now? If you're not entirely coping with the news, there's no need to worry - as Alex, Felix and Kate are here to talk you through the whole thing. Join them in the video above as they...
Tuesday29th Mar 2022
Poll C'mon Then, Did You Predict The Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Delay?
How disappointed are you?
We all knew what the video was about when we saw the thumbnail and ominous title - "Launch Timing Update". If Nintendo was announcing a release date for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2, it would be either headlining a Nintendo Direct or drop in a trailer with an exciting action shot for a thumbnail. We'd get some...
News New Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Footage Showcases Gnarly Master Sword
And Link's cool tattoos
Today has brought the undoubtedly disappointing news that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 will now come out in Spring 2023, pushed back from its target of this year. Of course delays to games in the series are quite common, but at least the announcement video has a new clip for us to dive into. Most of the snippets...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Delayed To Spring 2023
Nintendo's got some bad news for Zelda fans
Nintendo has shared an update regarding The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2: it's being delayed until 2023. Originally scheduled for a 2022 release — and reconfirmed for that launch window last month (albeit with 'temp.' appended) — series boss Eiji Aonuma presented the short update and...
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Player Spends 10 Hours Reuniting Four Beedles
Ladies and gentlemen... The Beedles!
Another day, another delicious nugget of Breath of the Wild-dom to nourish us while we wait for the sequel. Recently, we learned that you can swim in lava, use a Blizzard Rod to safely run throug
Video Modders Are Already Doing Absolutely Crazy Things In Zelda: Ocarina Of Time's PC Port
Unlimited possibilities
We've heard how there are already mods for the unofficial PC port of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and we've seen some in action. Now, we've got a much longer showcase - demonstrating what else can be done in this build of the game, courtesy of YouTube Channel Josh Busker. Essentially, the PC mod has broken free from the...
Rumour A New Zelda: BOTW 2 Name Is Gaining Traction Online...
While Nintendo remains tight-lipped
Arguably the most anticipated upcoming Nintendo Switch release is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2. We still don't know much about it and even the name of the title remains a mystery. Around the time of E3 last year, Bill Trinen mentioned how Nintendo was "holding back" on the name to avoid revealing too...
Thursday24th Mar 2022
Gallery The Zelda II Instruction Manual Inspired Tunic In So Many Ways
A truly stunning homage
If you haven't tried the wonderful Zelda-like adventure game Tunic yet, we highly recommend giving it a shot if you've got access to a decent PC or an Xbox. Our friends over at PureXbox reviewed it and gave it a 9/10, calling it a "fantastically clever adventure that kicks off in familiar Zelda-esque fashion before branching...
Wednesday23rd Mar 2022
News The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time PC Port Is Finished And Out Now
The Lon Lon Milk is on us
Development has finally been completed on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time PC Port, and you can go and play with Link and ride around Hyrule Field on Epona right now because it's also out now! This port has only been made possible because of a fan project to reverse-engineer Ocarina of Time, where the code itself is...
Tuesday22nd Mar 2022
Random Latest Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Lets You Swim In Lava
'Tis but a scratch
It's kind of astounding at this point just how many glitches are being discovered in Breath of the Wild. From duplicating Korok Seeds to bagging the Master Sword early, fans are showing no signs of running out of bonkers ideas to bend and break the game. The latest glitch is a bit of a fun one, but requires you to have a lot of...
Monday21st Mar 2022
Poll Do You Own This Rare Twilight Princess Box?
It's worth a clawshot
We're all collectors here at Nintendo Life, always on the lookout for unusual finds, Japanese-exclusive games, awesome region-exclusive box art, and all sorts of weird and wonderful merchandise. However, this weekend, we came across something that we just cannot find any reliable information about, so we need your help! This...
News Will The Zelda-Style 'Tunic' Come To Nintendo Switch? Let's Hope So
It's currently exclusive to Xbox
If you pride yourself on keeping your ear to the ground when it comes to the hottest indie games, there's a good chance you've heard of Andrew Shouldice's Tunic; this excellent Zelda-like adventure game has been in development for many years and recently launched on Xbox Series X/S to rave reviews. Shouldice has...
News Kit And Krysta Reveal Their Least Favourite Mario And Zelda Games
It's the Happy Mask Salesman, isn't it?
Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang have been powering on with their podcast ever since leaving Nintendo last year. In their most recent episode, they discuss what was really going on at Nintendo when the Animal Crossing: New Horizons craze hit. Tucked away in that episode, however, is a devilish question from a...
Friday18th Mar 2022
Random A Rare Zelda: The Wind Waker Promo Scroll Gets An Airing
A hero lost in time
One of the most memorable moments of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker was undoubtedly its incredibly stylish prologue sequence. Against a backdrop of beautiful rendered images and Hylian script (and who can forget the wonderful accompanying music), the sequence told the basic narrative of Ocarina of Time and gave vital...
News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Could Be Inducted Into The Video Game Hall Of Fame
Um, how is it not already there?
You've heard it all before: "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the best thing since sliced wheat bread", "It revolutionised the video game industry", "It's the best video game of all time!" What hasn't been said about Ocarina of Time in the last 24 years? It's won all the accolades and acclaim it's possible to...
Wednesday16th Mar 2022
News Nintendo Renews Zelda, Metroid, And Donkey Kong Trademarks
Remember to keep your expectations low
Nintendo has swept in with another round of trademark renewals, including some big-hitting franchises. And Mach Rider. While this is probably business as usual for the big N, these freshly-filed games have a couple of things in common. So, like any sensible humans, let's have fun and speculate! Spotted by one...
Tuesday15th Mar 2022
News There Are Already Mods For The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time PC Port
A minuet of mods
We've been covering the unofficial Ocarina of Time PC port for a little while now, and it's close to finished. So as we approach that time, naturally, leave it to people to come up with a whole bunch of mods. This project was only possible because the Zelda Reverse Engineering team decompiled the N64 classic last year. Harbour...
Wednesday9th Mar 2022
Random The New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Trend Is Drawing Pictures With A Pile Of Swords
Sword Art Online
Five years ago, almost to the day, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was released on the Nintendo Switch, and all of us were blown away by its gorgeous open world, its stunning vistas, and its pleasantly minimalist piano soundtrack. Five years later, people are using it as an artistic medium to draw big pictures of The Snooty...
Monday7th Mar 2022
Random It's Been 1000 Days Since Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Was Announced
Feeling old yet?
It still only feels like yesterday that we all plonked our bums down to watch Nintendo's E3 2019 showcase, where the company revealed the existence of an upcoming sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Well, thanks to Nintendo Life's own video producer Felix Sanchez (and also a calendar), we now know that it's been 1000...
Saturday5th Mar 2022
Talking Point How Long Does Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Take To Beat, Really?
And what does it even MEAN to beat a game, man?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild turned five years old this week, and to celebrate the momentous occasion the Twitter account for How Long To Beat — a site that tells you how long on average a game will take you to complete — reminded everyone of BOTW's stats: Now, 50 hours sounds about...
Thursday3rd Mar 2022
News Here Is This Week's 3DS eShop Chart, Pokémon Crystal Is At The Top (Again)
Get the best Game Boy games while you still can
Last month, Nintendo shocked 3DS owners by announcing the eShop for this platform would be closing up. If you are interested to know what's charting in the lead-up to this or happen to be looking for digital games to get on your 3DS, these North American charts are worth taking a look at. Here are the...
