Nintendo has launched a last trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom forward of its launch subsequent month. The trailer units up the sport’s story (albeit in usually indirect Nintendo style) and comprises a good few Easter eggs for you to identify in the event you’re a Zelda fan.
The trailer was premiered earlier at present in a Nintendo livestream, with producer Eiji Aonuma introducing the presentation (simply as he did for the gameplay showcase final month). It is extra of a broad overview than a particular deep dive into any mechanics or narrative components, however we do get to see a couple of issues we’ve not seen earlier than, together with a glimpse of antagonist Ganondorf and some iconic Zelda monsters. This is the trailer in your enjoyment.
The trailer exhibits Hyperlink exploring a Hyrule that seems to have considerably modified since Breath of the Wild, and it additionally provides us our first take a look at Ganondorf, who’s characteristically terrifying. At one stage (assuming it is nonetheless Ganondorf; we do not see his face), he sports activities lengthy, flowing hair just like his incarnation as Demise in Skyward Sword. Afterward, we see Ganondorf in a extra acquainted Ocarina of Time-slash-Twilight Princess-esque incarnation as he guarantees “a king’s revival” and “the beginning of a brand new world”. Yikes.
Because the trailer progresses, we see Hyperlink interacting with historic equipment, main the cost into battle, and standing within the entrance corridor of what seems to be Hyrule Citadel. We additionally get a take a look at Princess Zelda, who’s informed by an unknown determine that Hyperlink is as soon as once more the land’s “final line of protection”. On the shut of the trailer, Zelda may also be seen clutching what seems to be the Grasp Sword and telling Hyperlink that he’s Hyrule’s “last hope”. Enterprise as normal for everybody’s favourite mute swordsman, then.
In the event you’re a eager Zelda fan, there are few Easter eggs to identify within the trailer as effectively. At one stage, Hyperlink faces off towards what seems to be to be an incarnation of the long-lasting three-headed dragon Gleeok. A number of of Hyperlink’s allies from Breath of the Wild, together with the Zora Prince Sidon and the Gerudo chief Riju, may also be seen, and the sequence’ well-known musical theme may also be heard at a few factors. All in all, Tears of the Kingdom is shaping as much as be one other must-play for Zelda followers.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is coming to Nintendo Swap on Might twelfth.
