Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Delayed for Polish, but Basically Finished Before Delay.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was delayed for over a year to ensure the game was polished to Nintendo's standards, according to series producer Eiji Aonuma. The game was originally set to release in 2022 but was delayed to an unspecified 2023 date. Despite the delay, Tears of the Kingdom has been praised for its release state. The game sold 10 million copies worldwide in its first three days, making it the fastest-selling game in the history of the series and the fastest-selling Nintendo game for any system in Europe and the Americas.