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A new free VR mod called BetterVR allows players to experience The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in virtual reality using the Cemu emulator and a VR headset, offering full 6DOF and hand tracking for an immersive experience, created by the team behind successful VR ports and mods.
Dan Houser compares the design of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom to Hitchcock films, praising their cinematic and systemic gameplay that uniquely speaks the language of video games, highlighting Nintendo's polish and storytelling style.
Nintendo announced a limited edition 8xLP vinyl box set of the Breath of the Wild soundtrack, marking the first time Nintendo has released a physical soundtrack in the US, featuring all 130 tracks from the game.
On Nintendo Switch 2, players can change the appearance of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild icon on the HOME Menu by switching the system language between 'English (Americas)' and 'English (UK)', reflecting different regional cover art choices.
The article offers essential tips for first-time players or those returning to Breath of the Wild on Switch 2, emphasizing saving powerful weapons, collecting everything during exploration, and prioritizing stamina over hearts early in the game for better exploration and survival.
Expedition 33, previously the highest-rated game of 2025 on Metacritic, has been surpassed by the Switch 2 upgrades for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, with Tears of the Kingdom now holding the top spot with a score of 95, and Breath of the Wild matching Expedition 33's score of 93, following the release of the new console upgrades.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, now enhanced for Nintendo Switch 2, offers a vast open-world experience with gameplay durations ranging from 25 hours for the main story to over 300 hours for complete exploration, making it a highly immersive game for both new and returning players.
Both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom received small updates to fix undisclosed issues and improve gameplay, including revisions to Portuguese (Brazil) text.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild offers significant improvements with 4K support, 60FPS gameplay, faster load times, and enhanced visuals, making it the definitive way to experience this acclaimed game, complemented by new features like the Zelda Notes app for added accessibility and depth.
Nintendo has released updates for Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom and Breath Of The Wild, including text revisions and gameplay improvements, available on all versions and optimized for Switch 2 with enhanced performance features.
The Switch 2 version of Breath of the Wild offers smoother gameplay with a steady 60fps, higher resolution, and faster load times, making exploration and combat more enjoyable, while also introducing optional tools like a navigation app that can enhance or streamline the experience.
Infinity Nikki, a cozy open-world game developed by former Breath of the Wild designer Kentaro Tominaga, is set to release on December 5 for PS5, PC, and mobile, with preloads already available. The game features unique mechanics where players use clothing to gain abilities and progress, incorporating elements like bug-catching and crafting. It will be free-to-play, with a focus on balancing monetization.
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has been officially placed on Nintendo's timeline, set between Tri-Force Heroes and The Legend of Zelda, unlike Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, which exist outside the established timelines. This new game features Zelda as the playable character and is positioned just before the "Decline of Hyrule Kingdom" in the Hero is Defeated timeline.
Nintendo is committed to continuing the development of 2D Zelda games as a contrast to its popular 3D titles like Breath of the Wild. Series producer Eiji Aonuma emphasized the importance of the top-down gameplay style in maintaining the franchise's identity. Despite the focus on 3D games, Nintendo aims to innovate within the 2D space, as seen with the recent release of Echoes of Wisdom on the Nintendo Switch.
Lego has released its first-ever Legend of Zelda set, featuring the Great Deku Tree from both Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild, along with three versions of Link and a Princess Zelda figure. The 2,500-piece set, recommended for ages 18 and up, is priced at $299.99 and is available for preorder with a shipping date of September 1.