What it is
The 2017 open-world revolution: a vast, gorgeous Hyrule where you can climb any surface, cook ingredients, and solve every puzzle in a dozen different ways — no hand-holding required.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switch | 2017 | Standard | — |
| Switch | 2017 | Expansion Pass | Digital · The Master Trials and The Champions' Ballad DLC |
| Switch | 2017 | Master Edition | — |
| Switch | 2017 | Special Edition | — |
| Wii U | 2017 | Standard | — |
Where it sits in the story
Ancient Kingdom (Breath of the Wild Era)
Where it sits for newcomers
Recommended entry #1
The perfect first Zelda: a massive open world that gives you total freedom from the first minute, needs zero prior knowledge, and showcases everything the series does best.
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