Nintendo Switch Online Support Mentioned in Tears of the Kingdom Promotional Materials
Posted on December 28 2022 by John Piland
With the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom less than six months away, marketing promos have started to go out, and one keen-eyed observer has discovered a new detail about the game.
Spotted on an in-store promo brochure for the highly anticipated Zelda title by Dutch Reddit user u/Few_Working3350, Nintendo Switch Online support is being advertized for Tears of the Kingdom. Such functionality is to be expected, as virtually all Switch games feature Switch Online support on some level, as evidenced by Switch game listings on Nintendo’s website.
No further details can be inferred from the promo brochure above, making the nature of this Switch Online support purely speculative for the time being. Though the most likely possibility is that such support relates to Cloud Saves, given that most Nintendo Switch games, especially single-player titles, support “Save Data Cloud” via Nintendo Switch Online, such as Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Metroid Dread, LIVE A LIVE. Still, that doesn’t rule out other possibilities.
Reddit user u/bassieee commented on the original post a translation of the Dutch into English:
Get more out your Nintendo Switch! [Dutch slogan for NSO]
Online
Nintendo Switch Online
Also available in the eShop
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TEARS OF THE KINGDOM
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom comes to Nintendo Switch on May 12 2023. This sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild takes place on the ground as well as high above Hyrule.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Genre: Action game, Adventure game
Publisher: Nintendo
Compatible playstyles
TV-style
Table style
Handheld style
While no details of the game’s Nintendo Switch Online functionality are mentioned, the promo does give a brief summary of the game, mentioning the game’s sky exploration. Whatever the nature of the game’s online support may be, only time will tell.
In the past, fans have speculated on ideas such as the possibility of Princess Zelda acting as a secondary playable character or the inclusion of PvP combat, perhaps in the Hyrule Coliseum. The Zelda franchise also includes three games which allow multiple players to adventure out together, a possibility which, while unlikely, cannot be ruled out. Additionally, following the trend of post-launch DLC for Switch-era games, it’s quite likely Tears of the Kingdom may see DLC following its release.
What do you think this Nintendo Switch Online support could mean for Tears of the Kingdom? Do you think it’s merely Cloud Saves, or do you expect something else? Let us know in the comments below!
Source: Few_Working3350 (via My Nintendo News)
John has been a Zelda fan for over 10 years now and is proud to say the series has had a major impact on his life (and wallet). After years of going to Zelda Dungeon for guides or the latest news on the series, John achieved their dream when they joined the writing team in 2019; John can hardly believe how long it’s been. A librarian, he loves meticulously arranging his library of Zelda games and collectibles. After what felt like an eternity of waiting for Tears of the Kingdom, John looks forward to the future of the Zelda franchise with enthusiasm, whether that’s the upcoming movie, a new spin-off/remake, or the next big game.
