As the most anticipated Nintendo event, Nintendo Direct premieres, many new games and remakes for the Nintendo Switch are being announced. But the most hyped part about it was the announcement of the final name of the sequel for the Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild 2.
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This was of such hype that even Nintendo Direct kept it for the last and was extremely happy to announce the final dates and the minor details for the game. Here’s all you need to know about the upcoming Legend of Zelda Breath Of the Wild sequel.
Nintendo Direct announces the final name for the upcoming Zelda game
As the final minutes of the Nintendo Direct progressed, fans were extremely hyped for the announcement of their beloved game. Thus when Nintendo’s Senior Executive Officer and Host for the Nintendo Direct Yoshiaki Koizumi finally bowed down to his audience while leaving them with a “last announcement,” fans instantly knew what was coming next.
With the Zelda tune playing in the background, the opening scene for the trailer gave goosebumps to fans as their beloved Zelda game returned after five years to Nintendo Switch. But the hype got even more when the final name of the latest upcoming title was revealed. According to the official trailer, the name of the Legend of Zelda Breath Of the Wild sequel will be “Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.”
The sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom!
The Legend of #Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launches on #NintendoSwitch 5/12/23. #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/qkGnFYFXNs
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 13, 2022
While the game will be following the same journey as the 2017 hit game, the release date for the game might look a little farther than the anticipated dates from before. The official release date for the game is revealed to be May 12, 2023.
How did fans react to the game’s announcement?
Most fans were just extremely happy about the announcement as the wait finally paid off for them. Many said the game looks gorgeous, even though they think the video was a short one to judge.
It looks gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous!
It was a short video but there was so much mystery and magic into it that it was sufficient!
Zelda Tears of the Kingdom! pic.twitter.com/9OBDgsFkeL
— 🌟 Ezereal 🌟 (@So_Ethereal) September 13, 2022
i 100% agree with you the trailer was short but sufficient the game is beautiful also the one thing i still can’t believe is that we got the actual full release date i’m so excited for this game.
— Rocky 🏳️🌈 🐉 🐲 🌈 (He,Him,They,Them) (@Rocky2815golden) September 13, 2022
While other games like Among Us and Odd Worlds welcomed the game with open arms. On the other hand, fans were hyped about the Zonai Swirl teased in the opening scenes of the video.
BIG W LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOO
— Among Us (@AmongUsGame) September 13, 2022
Here we GO!!
— Oddworld (@OddworldInc) September 13, 2022
OH MY GOD IS THAT A ZONAI SWIRL?!?!?!? pic.twitter.com/MG9c4U2TsT
— cloax | TEARS OF THE KINGDOM HYPE!!!!!!! (@CloaxHere) September 13, 2022
Oh my GOSH is that a ZONAI SWIRL?!?!?!
— NintendoBlackCrisis (@NintendoBlackC) September 13, 2022
But still, many fans were skeptical about the release date as they couldn’t believe that Nintendo will release the game as they are promising it to release.
im not putting that in my calendar i just dont believe you
— connor (@ConnorEatsPants) September 13, 2022
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Wow… We finally got the title! I think since every subtitle of Zelda games usually relates to the story and gameplay as well, they‘re really going in depth how Hyrule developed after the calamity, while having all these new mechanics. May 2023 can‘t come soon enough!🔥 pic.twitter.com/ABgkJYYh49
— Adamantium (@AdamantiumLive) September 13, 2022
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Now only time can tell what the development team has been cooking for Zelda fans and when it will be served. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and tell us if you are hyped for the game as well.