The producer of Nintendo’sThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas revealed some gameplay details that might change the way players explore and interact with Hyrule in the action-adventure sequel. WithThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomlaunching in May, many fans are likely eager to know more about the new things they can expect from the title.Breath of the Wildturned five in March 2023, and fans are probably very happy that its sequel,Tears of the Kingdom,is finally being released this same year. Nintendo seems to also be invested in stoking the fan base’s excitement, and the company released the official second trailer of the game duringFebruary 2023’s Nintendo Direct. Now with the launch date drawing nearer, receiving information from the actual people involved in the development of the title will probably entice more people to check out the much-awaited sequel toBreath of the Wild.RELATED:Some Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Pre-Orders Come With a Bizarre BonusAccording to a translation by Twitter account Genki_JPN,The Legend of Zelda:Tears of the Kingdomproducer Eiji Aonuma recently revealed that the upcoming title will have new gameplay that fans can hopefully look forward to. Aonuma’s statement was made during the recent Famitsu Game Awards 2023 in Japan whereTears of the Kingdomwon as the Most Anticipated Game. According to the translation, Aonuma shared that the new features “will ring about changes to the game world” according to the player’s imagination. He had first mentioned the gamer’s experience withBreath of the Wild’s Hyrule, and the changes may mean that the experience will be different in the sequel.
Unfortunately, no specific details were shared by Aonuma during the award acceptance speech. However, this does not mean that fans might already be discussing if the gameplay changes involve crafting or building in the upcoming video game. The player base likely noticed the new things such as weapons and vehicles showcased inTears of the Kingdom’s second trailer, and many have been speculating about how these can possibly be related to the producer’s statement about the new gameplay.
Unless Nintendo and its development team officially unveil more information, fans will have to wait until theTears of the Kingdomrelease dateto personally find out more about the new features. Given just how critically acclaimedBreath of the Wildis globally, many fans are hopeful that its sequel will provide the same gaming experience. Hopefully Nintendo does not disappoint and delivers exactly what the fan base is looking for in the upcoming title and more.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomreleases on July 26, 2025, on Nintendo Switch.
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