Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · 2017 · 2 platforms
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the first 3D open-world game in the Zelda series.
AdventurePuzzle
01 — About
The story
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the first 3D open-world game in the Zelda series. Link can travel anywhere and be equipped with weapons and armor found throughout the world to grant him various bonuses. Unlike many games in the series, Breath of the Wild does not impose a specific order in which quests or dungeons must be completed. While the game still has environmental obstacles such as weather effects, inhospitable lands, or powerful enemies, many of them can be overcome using the right method. A lot of critics ranked Breath of the Wild as one of the best video games of all time.
Link is awakened in a room by a voice calling him and learns that he has been asleep for 100 years after failing to stop a monster called Calamity Ganon. Although the monster is being held in Hyrule Castle by Princess Zelda, Calamity Ganon's power continues to grow and if not stopped he will eventually break free with enough power to destroy the entire world. Link embarks on his quest to defeat Calamity Ganon and save Hyrule and Zelda.
02 — At a glance
Metascore
97/100
Exceptional — among the best of the year.
Age
PEGI 12+
Released
Mar 03 2017
Platforms
Wii UNintendo Switch
Developer
Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3
Publisher
Nintendo
Genres
AdventurePuzzle
03 — World & gameplay
Technical sheet
Classification
- Game modes
- Perspective
04 — Age ratings
Mature audiences
05 — Languages
Available worldwide
| Language | Interface | Audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | |||
| English | |||
| French | |||
| German | |||
| Italian | |||
| Russian | |||
| Spanish | |||
| Dutch | — | ||
| Chinese (Simplified) | — | ||
| Portuguese | — | ||
| Korean | — | — |
06 — How long is this game?
Source: HowLongToBeat
Estimated duration
- Main Story37.5h
- Main + Extras92.3h
- Completionist246.8h
07 — Media
See it in action
08 — Editions
Pick your version
Explorer's Edition
In this 3D open-world entry in the Zelda series, Link is awakened from a deep slumber without his past memories in the post-apocalyptic Kingdom of Hyrule, and sets off on a journey to defeat the ancient evil Calamity Ganon. Link treks, climbs and glides through fields, forests and mountain ranges while meeting and helping friendly folk and defeating enemies in order to gather up the strength to face Ganon. The Explorer's Edition includes a copy of the game, 100-page explorer's guide, and a two-sided map.
Starter Edition
The Starter Edition includes the base game and an Explorer's Guide. Forget everything you know about The Legend of Zelda games. Step into a world of discovery, exploration, and adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a boundary-breaking new game in the acclaimed series. Travel across vast fields, through forests, and to mountain peaks as you discover what has become of the kingdom of Hyrule in this stunning Open-Air Adventure. Now on Nintendo Switch, your journey is freer and more open than ever. Take your system anywhere, and adventure as Link any way you like.
Special Edition
Collector's Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the first 3D open-world game in the Zelda series. Link can travel anywhere and be equipped with weapons and armor found throughout the world to grant him various bonuses. Unlike many games in the series, Breath of the Wild does not impose a specific order in which quests or dungeons must be completed. While the game still has environmental obstacles such as weather effects, inhospitable lands, or powerful enemies, many of them can be overcome using the right method. A lot of critics ranked Breath of the Wild as one of the best video games of all time.
Limited Edition
Forget everything you know about The Legend of Zelda games. Step into a world of discovery, exploration and adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a boundary-breaking game in the acclaimed series. The limited edition contains the game (Nintendo Switch version), The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sound Selection CD and a Master Sword of Resurrection figurine.
Master Edition
In this 3D open-world entry in the Zelda series, Link is awakened from a deep slumber without his past memories in the post-apocalyptic Kingdom of Hyrule, and sets off on a journey to defeat the ancient evil Calamity Ganon. Link treks, climbs and glides through fields, forests and mountain ranges while meeting and helping friendly folk and defeating enemies in order to gather up the strength to face Ganon. This bundle includes the game, a Nintendo Switch Sheikah Slate Carrying Case, a Sheikah Eye Collectible Coin, the Relic of Hyrule: Calamity Ganon Tapestry and Weather-Worn Map, a Sound Selection CD, and the Master Sword of Resurrection statue.
09 — Expansions
DLC & extensions
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game packs countless hours of play into a vast world of discovery. That makes it an ideal foundation for more adventures! This special bundle comes with the full game for the Nintendo Switch system and the Expansion Pass, which grants access to three new treasure chests, The Master Trials DLC Pack 1, and The Champions Ballad DLC Pack 2.
DLC pack 1 cannot be purchased outside of the expansion pass. This first DLC pack for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the wild doesn't include any story additions but does include new side quests, armour, features and a new trial. Master mode is a new game mode which makes all monsters stronger and gives them regenerating health. You'll also encounter powerful new enemies, and even enemies and treasure chests up in the air. The Trial of the Sword is a new challenge where you start with no equipment, and has to fight through 45 rooms of enemies. Your reward: powering up the Master Sword. Hero's Path allows you to see the path you've travelled. About 200 hours of gameplay can be tracked. Travel medallion is a new item which allows you to register your location as a travel gate on the map. The Korok Mask is Found in a chest. If equipped, it will shake to inform you when a Korok is nearby. There are also eight hidden items for you to find. The following items, which pay tribute to The Legend of Zelda series, can now be found scattered across Hyrule: Majora's Mask, Midna's Helmet, Tingle's Hood, Tingle's Shirt, Tingle's Tights, Phantom Helmet, Phantom Armor and Phantom Greaves.
DLC Pack 2 cannot be purchased outside of the expansion pass. The Champions' Ballad. Following the guidance of an unseen voice, Link encounters a new test: the Divine Beast Tamer's Trial. Take hold of the One-Hit Obliterator to clear out monster encampments, discover new shrines, conquer a huge dungeon and more. Overcoming all these obstacles will earn you the power to call upon the Master Cycle Zero. Additionally, help the travelling bard Kass complete an unfinished song left behind by his mentor. Better still, Kass is also inspired to write some verses of his own, revealing scenes from the Champions' and Princess Zelda's past that even Link never knew of. And what exactly could Kass's mentor's song be...? Nine hidden items for you to find. The following items, which pay tribute to The Legend of Zelda series, can now be found scattered across Hyrule: Island Lobster Shirt, Ravio's Hood, Zant's Helmet, Phantom Ganon Skull, Phantom Ganon Armor and Phantom Ganon Greaves. You can also find the Royal Guard Cap, Royal Guard Uniform and Royal Guard Boots, which were once worn by Hyrule's royal guards. Ancient Horse Gear. The Ancient Bridle, which increases the spurs available when riding the equipped horse, and the Ancient Saddle, which lets you summon the equipped horse wherever it is, are hidden in treasure chests somewhere in Hyrule, waiting to be found.
12 — Price history
Last 90 days
13 — Community voice
What players say
14 — In the same franchise
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