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Legendary Nintendo designer Takashi Tezuka—whose work spans classics like The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario World, Yoshi’s Island, and Breath of the Wild—will retire as an executive officer on June 26 after more than 40 years with the company; he’ll be among several directors stepping down, and Nintendo’s latest financials also note a price increase for the Switch 2.
Rebekah Valentine revisits Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, arguing Miyamoto’s infamous “failure” label understates the game’s ambitious, open-world design and its influence on the series; as Zelda’s identity continues to evolve after Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, the piece suggests Nintendo could benefit from leaning into that rough draft spirit and exploring fresh directions rather than sticking to a single modern formula.
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime explains at NYU that Nintendo ships games complete and avoids large day-one updates or frequent discounts, a “Kyoto craftsmanship” mindset that prioritizes quality over discounting; while some sales occur on the eShop, price cuts are usually modest and not the norm for most titles.
Patricia Summersett, long-time Zelda voice actress, says she doesn’t want to “pass the torch” because there are already many versions of Zelda and they can all coexist across timelines and eras. She praises the community’s acceptance of different Zeldas, notes that newcomers still discover Breath of the Wild, and hints that future Zelda projects—like remakes or remasters—could appear without necessitating a single successor voice. The piece also references Nintendo’s ongoing 40th anniversary context and potential direction for the series.
Patricia Summersett has voiced Princess Zelda since 2017, narrating the character in Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, and various Hyrule Warriors titles. She recalls auditioning for a role she didn’t fully know at the time, the collaborative, meticulous process with director Jamie Mortellaro, and how Zelda evolves across games while retaining a consistent core. The Zelda Notes helped her inhabit Zelda’s inner world, and she expresses gratitude for returning to Hyrule rather than passing the torch. Summersett also cites Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess as favorites and notes the Zelda 40th anniversary as a milestone for the decade-long journey.
PocketPair’s PickMon is a Breath of the Wild–style open‑world survival game where you tame creatures, build bases, farm, and craft in online co‑op. It’s planned for PS5 after a Steam debut and pitched as a Palworld‑inspired rival, with a potential console port later and ongoing questions about copyright comparisons.
A new free VR mod called BetterVR allows players to experience The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in virtual reality using the Cemu emulator and a VR headset, offering full 6DOF and hand tracking for an immersive experience, created by the team behind successful VR ports and mods.
Dan Houser compares the design of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom to Hitchcock films, praising their cinematic and systemic gameplay that uniquely speaks the language of video games, highlighting Nintendo's polish and storytelling style.
Nintendo announced a limited edition 8xLP vinyl box set of the Breath of the Wild soundtrack, marking the first time Nintendo has released a physical soundtrack in the US, featuring all 130 tracks from the game.
On Nintendo Switch 2, players can change the appearance of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild icon on the HOME Menu by switching the system language between 'English (Americas)' and 'English (UK)', reflecting different regional cover art choices.
The article offers essential tips for first-time players or those returning to Breath of the Wild on Switch 2, emphasizing saving powerful weapons, collecting everything during exploration, and prioritizing stamina over hearts early in the game for better exploration and survival.
Expedition 33, previously the highest-rated game of 2025 on Metacritic, has been surpassed by the Switch 2 upgrades for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, with Tears of the Kingdom now holding the top spot with a score of 95, and Breath of the Wild matching Expedition 33's score of 93, following the release of the new console upgrades.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, now enhanced for Nintendo Switch 2, offers a vast open-world experience with gameplay durations ranging from 25 hours for the main story to over 300 hours for complete exploration, making it a highly immersive game for both new and returning players.
Both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom received small updates to fix undisclosed issues and improve gameplay, including revisions to Portuguese (Brazil) text.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild offers significant improvements with 4K support, 60FPS gameplay, faster load times, and enhanced visuals, making it the definitive way to experience this acclaimed game, complemented by new features like the Zelda Notes app for added accessibility and depth.