Nintendo's Extensive Patents for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Revealed

Nintendo has filed over 30 patents, with 31 specifically related to its recent game release, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The patents cover various game mechanics, Link's abilities, non-playable characters' abilities, loading screens, and technical elements enabling interaction with the game world. Nintendo's aim is to secure these mechanics for future iterations of the Zelda series and other games, showcasing their commitment to protecting their unique concepts.