Nintendo has launched a ultimate trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom forward of its launch subsequent month. The trailer units up the sport’s story (albeit in sometimes indirect Nintendo trend) and accommodates a good few Easter eggs for you to identify in case you’re a Zelda fan.
The trailer was premiered earlier at present in a Nintendo livestream, with producer Eiji Aonuma introducing the presentation (simply as he did for the gameplay showcase final month). It is extra of a broad overview than a selected deep dive into any mechanics or narrative parts, however we do get to see a couple of issues we have not seen earlier than, together with a glimpse of antagonist Ganondorf and some iconic Zelda monsters. This is the trailer to your enjoyment.
The trailer exhibits Hyperlink exploring a Hyrule that seems to have considerably modified since Breath of the Wild, and it additionally offers us our first take a look at Ganondorf, who’s characteristically terrifying. At one stage (assuming it is nonetheless Ganondorf; we do not see his face), he sports activities lengthy, flowing hair just like his incarnation as Demise in Skyward Sword. In a while, we see Ganondorf in a extra acquainted Ocarina of Time-slash-Twilight Princess-esque incarnation as he guarantees “a king’s revival” and “the delivery of a brand new world”. Yikes.
Because the trailer progresses, we see Hyperlink interacting with historic equipment, main the cost into battle, and standing within the entrance corridor of what seems to be Hyrule Fort. We additionally get a take a look at Princess Zelda, who’s informed by an unknown determine that Hyperlink is as soon as once more the land’s “final line of protection”. On the shut of the trailer, Zelda will also be seen clutching what seems to be the Grasp Sword and telling Hyperlink that he’s Hyrule’s “ultimate hope”. Enterprise as typical for everybody’s favourite mute swordsman, then.
Should you’re a eager Zelda fan, there are a great few Easter eggs to identify within the trailer as nicely. At one stage, Hyperlink faces off in opposition to what appears to be like to be an incarnation of the long-lasting three-headed dragon Gleeok. A number of of Hyperlink’s allies from Breath of the Wild, together with the Zora Prince Sidon and the Gerudo chief Riju, will also be seen, and the collection’ well-known musical theme will also be heard at a few factors. All in all, Tears of the Kingdom is shaping as much as be one other must-play for Zelda followers.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is coming to Nintendo Change on Could twelfth.
