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| boxart = [[File:NintendoSwitch_TLOZBreathoftheWild_boxart.jpg]] | | boxart = [[File:NintendoSwitch_TLOZBreathoftheWild_boxart.jpg]] | ||
| release [[Nintendo Switch]] | | release [[Nintendo Switch]] | ||
[[Wii U]] = | [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U]] = | ||
{{Region|jp|y=2017|m=3|d=3}} | {{Region|jp|y=2017|m=3|d=3}} | ||
{{Region|us|y=2017|m=3|d=3}} | {{Region|us|y=2017|m=3|d=3}} | ||
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| publisher = Nintendo | | publisher = Nintendo | ||
| producer = [[Eiji Aonuma]] | | producer = [[Eiji Aonuma]] | ||
| director = Hidemaro Fujibayashi | | director = [[Hidemaro Fujibayashi]] | ||
| walkthrough = [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/breath-of-the-wild-walkthrough/ Text Walkthrough] | | walkthrough = [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/breath-of-the-wild-walkthrough/ Text Walkthrough] | ||
| guides = | | guides = | ||
[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/breath-of-the-wild-interactive-map/ Interactive Map] | |||
[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/breath-of-the-wild-walkthrough/korok-seed-locations/ Korok Seed Locations] | |||
[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/breath-of-the-wild-walkthrough/side-quest-catalogue/ Side Quest Catalogue] | |||
[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/breath-of-the-wild-walkthrough/shrine-locations/ Shrines] | |||
[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/breath-of-the-wild-walkthrough/star-fragment-guide/ Star Fragment Guide] | |||
[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/breath-of-the-wild-walkthrough/dragon-guide/ Dragon Parts Guide] | |||
| gallery = | | gallery = | ||
}}</onlyinclude> | }}</onlyinclude> | ||
{{ZD|[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/breath-of-the-wild-walkthrough/ ''Breath of the Wild'' Walkthrough]}} | {{ZD|[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/breath-of-the-wild-walkthrough/ ''Breath of the Wild'' Walkthrough]}} | ||
'''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild''' is the latest installment in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], taking place | '''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild''' is the latest installment in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], taking place long after the events of [[Ocarina of Time]].{{Ref|"Breath of the Wild Doesn't Fit Anywhere on the Zelda Timeline" - [https://kotaku.com/breath-of-the-wild-doesnt-fit-anywhere-on-the-zelda-tim-1793130754 Kotaku]}} It was released simultaneously on the [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U]] and [[Nintendo Switch]] on March 3, 2017. As of December 31, 2018, 13.18 million copies of the game have been sold worldwide, of which 11.68 million units were Switch titles and 1.5 million Wii U titles.{{Ref|"Nintendo Releases New Sales Figures for Pokemon Let's Go, Smash Bros. Ultimate, Zelda: Breath of the Wild" - [https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/01/31/nintendo-releases-new-sales-figures-for-pokemon-lets-go-smash-bros-ultimate-zelda-breath-of-the-wild IGN]}} A ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Sequel)|sequel]]'' was announced at E3 2019. | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
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In Q1 of 2015, Nintendo announced that the new Zelda would be delayed until 2016 and would not be shown at E3 that year, owing to the desire to give the developers ample time to bring "all these ideas to life" and focus completely on their work. {{Ref|"The Legend of Zelda for Wii U delayed until 2016, and won't be at E3" - [https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/zelda-wii-u-delayed-e3/ DigitalTrends]}} Then, on April 27, 2016 an additional delay was announced pushing the game's release further out to 2017. It was also announced that the title would be released simultaneously on the Wii U and upcoming Switch (then known as the NX), and that the game would be Nintendo's focus of E3 2016. {{Ref|"Zelda Wii U Delayed to 2017, Also Coming to NX" - [http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/04/27/zelda-wii-u-delayed-to-2017-also-coming-to-nx IGN]}} | In Q1 of 2015, Nintendo announced that the new Zelda would be delayed until 2016 and would not be shown at E3 that year, owing to the desire to give the developers ample time to bring "all these ideas to life" and focus completely on their work. {{Ref|"The Legend of Zelda for Wii U delayed until 2016, and won't be at E3" - [https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/zelda-wii-u-delayed-e3/ DigitalTrends]}} Then, on April 27, 2016 an additional delay was announced pushing the game's release further out to 2017. It was also announced that the title would be released simultaneously on the Wii U and upcoming Switch (then known as the NX), and that the game would be Nintendo's focus of E3 2016. {{Ref|"Zelda Wii U Delayed to 2017, Also Coming to NX" - [http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/04/27/zelda-wii-u-delayed-to-2017-also-coming-to-nx IGN]}} | ||
The long anticipated E3 2016 reveal unveiled the title of the new game as | The long anticipated E3 2016 reveal unveiled the title of the new game as ''Breath of the Wild'', and offered fans a chance to play the game for 30 minutes in an area known as the Great Plateau, which is only 1% the game's total area. Reception to the playable demo of the game was immediately and overwhelmingly positive with its art style and massive open world gameplay. Many notable changes to the franchise were noted as well, including the weapon and food collection system and associated survival mechanics, new combat techniques, and the presence of the Sheikah Slate as a technological aid to Link's quest. {{ref|["E3 2016: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Might Be The Open World Zelda We Always Wanted" - [http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/06/14/e3-2016-the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-hands-on-preview IGN]}} | ||
During the Nintendo Live Treehouse Switch event on January 13, 2017, it was announced via a new trailer that Breath of the Wild would be released simultaneously with the Nintendo Switch on March 3, 2017. {{Ref|source=[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-released-da/1100-6446886/ The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Release Date Confirmed]}} | During the Nintendo Live Treehouse Switch event on January 13, 2017, it was announced via a new trailer that Breath of the Wild would be released simultaneously with the Nintendo Switch on March 3, 2017. {{Ref|source=[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-released-da/1100-6446886/ The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Release Date Confirmed]}} | ||
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'''Expansion Pass Bonus''' ''(Available starting March 3rd, 2017)'' | '''Expansion Pass Bonus''' ''(Available starting March 3rd, 2017)'' | ||
Upon purchase of the Expansion Pass, consumers will immediately gain access to three new treasure chests in the Great Plateau region of the game. One will contain a Nintendo Switch | Upon purchase of the Expansion Pass, consumers will immediately gain access to three new treasure chests in the Great Plateau region of the game. One will contain a [[Nintendo Switch Shirt]] that Link can wear, and the other two contain [[Bomb Arrow]]s and a [[Ruby]]. | ||
'''DLC Pack 1: "The Master Trials"''' ''(Available starting June 30th, 2017)'' | '''DLC Pack 1: "The Master Trials"''' ''(Available starting June 30th, 2017)'' | ||
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* Travel Medallion | * Travel Medallion | ||
'''DLC Pack 2: "The Champions' Ballad"''' ''(Available starting December | '''DLC Pack 2: "The Champions' Ballad"''' ''(Available starting December 8th, 2017)'' | ||
* | * Divine Beast Tamer's Trial | ||
* Masks and Armor | * Masks and Armor | ||
* | * Horse Gear | ||
== | ==amiibo Support== | ||
There are currently fifteen | {{main|Breath of the Wild Amiibo}} | ||
There are currently fifteen [[amiibo]] that give specific bonus items in ''Breath of the Wild'', some items that can be acquired normally in the game, some that are only accessible by the amiibo. However, any other amiibo can be used with the game and will provide random items. | |||
==Media== | |||
===Characters=== | |||
{{Gallery}} | |||
{{Gallery/Box|file=WiiU_TheLegendofZeldaBreathoftheWild_E32016_char_01-1.png|link=Link#Breath of the Wild|caption=[[Link#Breath of the Wild|Link]]}} | |||
{{Gallery/Box|file=Zelda-botw.png|link=Zelda#Breath of the Wild|Zelda|caption=[[Zelda#Breath of the Wild|Zelda]]}} | |||
{{Gallery/Box|file=Revali.png|link=Revali|caption=[[Revali]]}} | |||
{{Gallery/Box|file=Mipha.png|link=Mipha|caption=[[Mipha]]}} | |||
{{Gallery/Box|file=Daruk.png|link=Daruk|caption=[[Daruk]]}} | |||
{{Gallery/Box|file=Urbosa.png|link=Urbosa|caption=[[Urbosa]]}} | |||
{{Gallery/Box|file=botw-zora-warrior.png|link=Sidon|caption=[[Sidon|Prince Sidon]]}} | |||
{{Gallery/Box|file=botw-gerudo.jpg|link=Riju|caption=[[Riju]]}} | |||
===Enemies=== | |||
{{Gallery}} | |||
{{Gallery/Box|file=Chuchu.jpg|link=ChuChu|caption=[[ChuChu|Chuchu]]}} | |||
{{Gallery/Box|file=Keese-botw.jpg|link=Keese|caption=[[Keese]]}} | |||
{{Gallery/Box|file=Forest_Octorok.png|link=Octorok|caption=[[Forest Octorok|Octorok]]}} | |||
{{Gallery/Box|file=Fire-wizzrobe.jpg|link=Fire Wizzrobe|caption=[[Fire Wizzrobe|Wizzrobe]]}} | |||
{{Gallery/Box|file=Bokoblin.jpg|link=Bokoblin#Breath of the Wild|caption=[[Bokoblin#Breath of the Wild|Bokoblin]]}} | |||
{{Gallery/Box|file=Lizalfos-botw.jpg|link=Lizalfos#Breath of the Wild|caption=[[Lizalfos#Breath of the Wild|Lizalfos]]}} | |||
{{Gallery/Box|file=Moblin.jpg|link=Moblin#Breath of the Wild|caption=[[Moblin#Breath of the Wild|Moblin]]}} | |||
{{Gallery/Box|file=Lynel.jpg|link=Lynel#Breath of the Wild|caption=[[Lynel#Breath of the Wild|Lynel]]}} | |||
{{Gallery/Box|file=Guardian-stalker.jpg|link=Guardian (Breath of the Wild)|caption=[[Guardian (Breath of the Wild)|Guardian]]}} | |||
{{Gallery/Bottom}} | |||
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== | ===Overworld Bosses=== | ||
{{Gallery}} | {{Gallery}} | ||
{{Gallery/Box|file= | {{Gallery/Box|file=Stone-talus.jpeg|link=Stone Talus|caption=[[Stone Talus]]}} | ||
{{Gallery/Box|file= | {{Gallery/Box|file=Hinox-botw.jpg|link=Hinox#Breath of the Wild|caption=[[Hinox#Breath of the Wild|Hinox]]}} | ||
{{Gallery/Box|file=Molduga.jpg|link=Molduga|caption=[[Molduga]]}} | |||
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{{Gallery/Bottom}} | {{Gallery/Bottom}} | ||
= | ===Trailer Screenshots=== | ||
== Trailer Screenshots== | |||
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{{Tab|1|Wii U Tech Demo}} | {{Tab|1|Wii U Tech Demo}} | ||
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==Videos== | ===Videos=== | ||
{{Youtube|y9uYCU8jFiU|270|Zelda HD Full Tech Demo E3 2011}} | {{Youtube|y9uYCU8jFiU|270|Zelda HD Full Tech Demo E3 2011}} | ||
{{Youtube|1-wCfutj9JU|270|Eiji Aonuma Talk about the Zelda HD Experience at E3 2011}} | {{Youtube|1-wCfutj9JU|270|Eiji Aonuma Talk about the Zelda HD Experience at E3 2011}} | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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