The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild
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The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild

No kingdom. No memories. After a 100-year slumber, all he had left...was hope.
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Step into a world of adventure

Forget everything you know about The Legend of Zelda games. Step into a world of discovery, exploration and adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a boundary-breaking title in the acclaimed series.

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Open your eyes

After a 100-year slumber, Link wakes up alone in a world he no longer remembers. Now the legendary hero must explore a vast and dangerous land and regain his memories before Hyrule is lost forever. Armed only with what he can scavenge, Link sets out to find answers and the resources needed to survive.

Discover the vast world around you

Explore the landscape of Hyrule any way you like. Climb up towers and mountain peaks in search of new destinations, and use a mysterious tablet called the Sheikah Slate to view a map of Hyrule and scope out points of interest.

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Link can cover a lot of ground quickly on horseback, navigate the waters of Hyrule on a raft, or hit the slopes and surf down a mountain on his shield. And the sky’s the limit when Link soars through the sky with his paraglider.

Fight for your kingdom

Relying on his wits and resourcefulness, Link can acquire many different weapons to use in combat. However, these items will wear out over time, so he must always be on the lookout for more.

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There’s more to fighting than just weapons, of course. Link will also have to learn a variety of different attacks – like high-flying bow shots and how to handle explosives – in order to prevail.

Be prepared and properly equipped

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Hunt wildlife, pick fruits and vegetables, or raid enemy camps for food to sustain Link through his adventures. You can even learn recipes to spice things up! New dishes are more than just improving the taste, though – they can also heal Link and boost his stats.

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Link can also wear some pretty stylish outfits, but different clothes can also help shelter him from the elements or deflect enemy fire. You can find all kinds of clothes for Link, from snow gear to armour, but be careful – if you wear metal during a storm, you may be in for a shock!

You can tap into adventure with amiibo

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You can add to your adventure with amiibo (sold separately). Some amiibo let you receive random items in-game once a day whereas tapping the Wolf Link amiibo will summon that character to join you as an ally on your adventures

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Expansion Pass

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You can extend your unforgettable adventure with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Expansion Pass. The Expansion Pass grants access to two DLC packs and three new Treasure Chests.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Expansion Pass

AU $30.00 / NZ $33.00 (inc. GST)

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Digital bundle available in Nintendo eShop!

If you don't already own the game, you can purchase a digital bundle which includes the base game and the Expansion Pass.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild + Expansion Pass

AU $119.95 / NZ $132.95 (inc. GST)

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The Expansion Pass includes:

DLC Pack 1: The Master Trials

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Trial of the Sword

Starting with no equipment, fight through 45 rooms of enemies. Your reward: powering up the Master Sword.

Hero's Path Mode

See the path you've travelled. About 200 hours of gameplay can be tracked.

Master Mode

Make all monsters stronger and give them regenerating health. You'll also encounter powerful new enemies, and even enemies and treasure chests up in the air.

Travel medallion

Register your location as a travel gate on the map.

Eight hidden items for you to find

The following items, which pay tribute to The Legend of Zelda series, can now be found scattered across Hyrule: Majora's Mask, Midna's Helmet, Tingle's Hood, Tingle's Shirt, Tingle's Tights, Phantom Helmet, Phantom Armor and Phantom Greaves.

Korok Mask

Found in a chest. If equipped, it will shake to inform you when a Korok is nearby.

DLC Pack 2: The Champions' Ballad

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The Champions' Ballad

Following the guidance of an unseen voice, Link encounters a new test: the Divine Beast Tamer's Trial. Take hold of the One-Hit Obliterator to clear out monster encampments, discover new shrines, conquer a huge dungeon and more. Overcoming all these obstacles will earn you the power to call upon the Master Cycle Zero.

Additionally, help the travelling bard Kass complete an unfinished song left behind by his mentor. Better still, Kass is also inspired to write some verses of his own, revealing scenes from the Champions' and Princess Zelda's past that even Link never knew of. And what exactly could Kass's mentor's song be...?

Note: To play The Champions' Ballad content, you must first complete the four main challenges to free the four Divine Beasts.

Nine hidden items for you to find

The following items, which pay tribute to The Legend of Zelda series, can now be found scattered across Hyrule: Island Lobster Shirt, Ravio's Hood, Zant's Helmet, Phantom Ganon Skull, Phantom Ganon Armor and Phantom Ganon Greaves. You can also find the Royal Guard Cap, Royal Guard Uniform and Royal Guard Boots, which were once worn by Hyrule's royal guards.

Ancient Horse Gear

The Ancient Bridle, which increases the spurs available when riding the equipped horse, and the Ancient Saddle, which lets you summon the equipped horse wherever it is, are hidden in treasure chests somewhere in Hyrule, waiting to be found.

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Expansion Pass Bonus

Three new Treasure Chests found in the Great Plateau.

Three ways to purchase

You can purchase The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Expansion Pass in three ways:


  • From the The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild page on Nintendo eShop.
  • Via this website.
  • As an Expansion Pass download card at select retailers.

Please note: content packs cannot be purchased individually. You must own The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch to access downloadable content. Broadband internet connection required. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies.

Extras

The making of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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The beginning
Open-air concept
Story and characters

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Concept Art

This concept art shows a Lizalfos, one of the many foes Link will encounter out in the wild.

Donkeys carrying a variety of merchandise accompany travelling merchants in Hyrule. Link will often find them at stables or on the road.

This concept for Link’s cold weather tunic looks nice and warm – he’s probably going to want some socks though!

Link will need to battle enemies called Guardians that come in a variety of sizes and shapes.

This concept art shows the outfit of a worker in Hyrule.

Many animals inhabit the lush forests of Hyrule in Breath of the Wild, including these deer.

This concept art might look familiar - this building was shown in the Life in the Ruins trailer released in December 2016.

This concept art showcases the design of the lift entrances to Shrines of Trials. In the center, there’s a Sheikah Eye symbol.

Retailers

Australia

Amazon - Australia
Big W - Australia
Catch - Australia
EB Games - Australia
Gamesmen - Australia
JB Hi-Fi - Australia
My Nintendo Store (AU)
Target - Australia

New Zealand

EB Games - New Zealand
JB Hi-Fi - New Zealand
Mighty Ape - New Zealand
My Nintendo Store (NZ)
The Warehouse - New Zealand

Game and DLC Bundles

The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild + Expansion Pass

The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild + Expansion Pass

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This bundle contains The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and its Expansion Pass which includes paid downloadable content for the game. -The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Run, swim, fly and climb freely in this grand adventure set against the backdrop of a boundless world. Play it at home or on the go! - Expansion Pass Includes DLC Packs 1 & 2: - DLC Pack 1: The Master Trials Includes: Trial of the Sword Starting with no equipment, fight through 45 rooms of enemies. Your reward: powering up the Master Sword. Hero's Path Mode See the path you've travelled. About 200 hours of gameplay can be tracked. Master Mode Make all monsters stronger and give them regenerating health. You'll also encounter mighty new foes, and even enemies and treasure chests up in the air. Travel Medallion Register your location as a travel gate on the map. 8 hidden items Adds the following items, hidden in chests: Majora's Mask, Midna's Helmet, Tingle's Hood, Tingle's Shirt, Tingle's Tights, Phantom Helmet, Phantom Armor and Phantom Greaves. Korok Mask Found in a chest. If equipped, it will shake to inform you when a Korok is nearby. - DLC Pack 2: The Champions' Ballad Includes: The Champions' Ballad Following an unseen voice, face a new test. Clear out monster camps, discover new shrines, conquer a huge dungeon and more. Your reward: the Master Cycle Zero. You’ll also help Kass complete his mentor's unfinished song and write verses of his own, revealing unseen scenes from the Champions' and Princess Zelda's past. Note: To play this content, you must first free the four Divine Beasts. 9 hidden items Adds the following items, hidden in chests: Island Lobster Shirt, Ravio's Hood, Zant's Helmet, Phantom Ganon Skull, Phantom Ganon Armor, Phantom Ganon Greaves, Royal Guard Cap, Royal Guard Uniform and Royal Guard Boots. Ancient Horse Gear The Ancient Bridle, which increases the spurs available when riding, and the Ancient Saddle, which lets you summon your steed wherever it is, are waiting to be found in treasure chests.

DLC Packs

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Expansion Pass

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Expansion Pass

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This Expansion Pass contains paid downloadable content (DLC Pack 1 and DLC Pack 2) for this game. - Expansion Pass Items3 chests on Great Plateau with exclusive equipment and useful items. - DLC Pack 1: The Master Trials Includes: Trial of the Sword Starting with no equipment, fight through 45 rooms of enemies. Your reward: powering up the Master Sword. Hero's Path Mode See the path you've travelled. About 200 hours of gameplay can be tracked. Master Mode Make all monsters stronger and give them regenerating health. You'll also encounter powerful new enemies, and even enemies and treasure chests up in the air. Travel Medallion Register your location as a travel gate on the map. 8 hidden items Adds the following items, hidden in chests across Hyrule: Majora's Mask, Midna's Helmet, Tingle's Hood, Tingle's Shirt, Tingle's Tights, Phantom Helmet, Phantom Armor and Phantom Greaves. Korok Mask Found in a chest. If equipped, it will shake to inform you when a Korok is nearby. - DLC Pack 2: The Champions' Ballad Includes: The Champions' Ballad Following an unseen voice, face a new test. Clear out monster camps, discover new shrines, conquer a huge dungeon and more. Your reward: the Master Cycle Zero. You'll also help Kass complete an unfinished song by his mentor and write verses of his own, revealing unseen scenes from the Champions' and Princess Zelda's past. Note: To play this content, you must first free the four Divine Beasts. 9 hidden items Adds the following items, hidden in chests across Hyrule: Island Lobster Shirt, Ravio's Hood, Zant's Helmet, Phantom Ganon Skull, Phantom Ganon Armor, Phantom Ganon Greaves, Royal Guard Cap, Royal Guard Uniform and Royal Guard Boots. Ancient Horse Gear The Ancient Bridle, which increases the spurs available when riding, and the Ancient Saddle, which lets you summon your steed wherever it is, are waiting to be found in treasure chests somewhere in Hyrule.

Game specifications

Release date3/3/2017
GenreAction, Adventure
No. of players1 player
Game file size14.42GB
PublisherNintendo
Supported languagesJapanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Dutch, Russian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)

Supported play modes

TV mode
Tabletop mode
Handheld mode

Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required (sold separately). See support for details.

This game supports the following features:

Save Data Cloud

Play online, access classic games, and more with a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Learn more

Notices

A paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online is required to use the Save Data Cloud. Find out more about the paid membership subscription.

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