The latest Nintendo Direct ended with a focus on the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, showcasing a trailer with new gameplay footage before revealing a Collector's Edition for the game. Although the base game will no doubt be plenty for many Zelda players, the Collector's Edition offers a premium option for fans interested in picking up some unique items alongside the game. Tears of the Kingdom marks the first new chapter in the Zelda series since Breath of the Wild, and the Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition is one way to celebrate the return.The Zelda franchise often has aspects of an anthology series, telling similar stories of reincarnated characters across a vast timeline, but Tears of the Kingdom serves as a direct sequel to Breath of the Wild. The upcoming game has the player return to the world where Link fought the terrifying Zelda final boss, Calamity Ganon, bringing new changes and additions to a familiar landscape, which resulted in BOTW becoming one of the series' highest regarded entries. A Collector's Edition for Tears of the Kingdom isn't surprising, as BOTW's many admirers are eager to see the evolution of Zelda's open-world formula.
Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Collector's Edition Includes Art Book & SteelBook Case
Nintendo revealed the Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition in the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, viewable in full on the Nintendo of America YouTube channel, showcasing a premium package of the game that contains a variety of additional items. The included game card comes inside a standard Switch case, but a SteelBook case is also included as an alternate shelving option. The focus on metal in this particular Collector's Edition extends well beyond the SteelBook. An ICONART poster prints a wide view of the game's standard box art on steel, and a pin set contains four shining renditions of hieroglyphs from the game. The Legend of Zelda art is celebrated in a hardcover art book that finishes off the set.
Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition Makes Changes From BOTW
The Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition represents a substantially different array than the inclusions in the Breath of the Wild Special and Master Editions. The former of the prior game's options included a Switch travel case, CD, map, and collectible coin, and the latter added a Master Sword statue into the mix. The Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition matches the price of Breath of the Wild's Master Edition, asking $129.99 for the game and bonus content:
- Tears of the Kingdom Game and Case
- SteelBook
- ICONART Poster
- Pin Set
- Art Book
The hefty price tag of the Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition means that it might not be for everyone, but plenty of fans are likely to find the contents attractive. As one of the most anticipated video games of 2023, Tears of the Kingdom marks a major release for many Switch owners looking to dive back into an immersive open world. Fans won't be able to get their hands on the Collector's Edition until The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom releases on May 12, but after years of waiting, a few more months isn't all that much longer.
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