Did Zelda Fix the Duplication Glitch?

Yes, Nintendo has indeed cracked down on several duplication glitches in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, including the frozen meat dupe glitch and the Zelda dupe glitch, through various patches, most notably version 1.2.0, to ensure a more balanced and intended gameplay experience. The latest patch has addressed several issues, including item duplication glitches that were previously discovered by the community, to prevent players from exploiting these glitches to gain an unfair advantage.

Understanding the Duplication Glitches

The duplication glitches in Tears of the Kingdom allowed players to duplicate items, which could be used to gain an unfair advantage in the game. These glitches were patched out in the 1.2.0 update, which fixed several issues, including the ability to duplicate items using the Tobio’s Hollow glitch and the frozen meat dupe glitch.

Patch Notes and Updates

The 1.2.0 patch for Tears of the Kingdom has removed item duplication glitches previously discovered by the community. The patch notes also mention that the update fixed an issue where players could not progress beyond a certain point in the main quests ‘A Mystery in the Depths‘ and ‘Secret of the Ring Ruins‘, as well as other side quests and shrine quests.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. What was patched in the new TotK update?: The latest update fixed several issues, including the ability to duplicate items using glitches, and addressed progression issues in certain quests.
2. Did they patch the Zelda dupe glitch?: Yes, the Zelda dupe glitch was patched out in the 1.2.0 update.
3. How do you duplicate items in TotK 1.1 2?: As of version 1.1.2, players can duplicate certain items using a specific method involving bows and arrows, but this method has been limited to items that can be attached to arrows.

Glitches and Exploits

4. What are the changes in Tears of the Kingdom 1.1 0?: The 1.1.0 update allowed players to use Korean and Chinese (Simplified, Traditional) characters for horse names, and fixed some minor issues.
5. How do you use the Tork duplication glitch?: The Tork duplication glitch involved equipping a weapon or shield, saving the game, and then using a specific sequence of buttons to duplicate the item, but this glitch has been patched out.
6. Did they patch Tobio’s Hollow?: Yes, the Tobio’s Hollow glitch, which allowed players to duplicate items by fusing a resource to a single arrow, has been patched out in the 1.2.0 update.

Game Information

7. How many shrines are in Totk?: There are 152 Shrines in Tears of the Kingdom, with 120 on the surface of Hyrule and 32 in the Sky Islands.
8. Will there be DLC for Tears of the Kingdom?: According to the game’s director, Aonuma, there will not be any DLC for Tears of the Kingdom, as all the intended elements were included in the base game.
9. What was patched in Tears of the Kingdom?: The 1.2.0 patch fixed several issues, including the ability to duplicate items using glitches, and addressed progression issues in certain quests.

Game Progression

10. How do you duplicate items in TotK 1.0 0?: In version 1.0.0, players could duplicate items using a method involving paragliding or shield surfing and opening the inventory menu, but this glitch has been patched out.
11. How do you duplicate items in Tears of the Kingdom 1.1 0?: As of version 1.1.0, players can duplicate certain items using a specific method involving bows and arrows, but this method has been limited to items that can be attached to arrows.
12. Fixed an issue where players could not progress beyond a certain point in the main quests: The 1.2.0 patch fixed progression issues in several quests, including ‘A Mystery in the Depths‘ and ‘Secret of the Ring Ruins‘.

Future of the Series

13. Will Tears of the Kingdom be the last game?: Despite the finality of Tears of the Kingdom’s ending, the success of the Zelda series makes it highly unlikely that it will be the end of the franchise.
14. What’s next for the Zelda series?: While there has been no official announcement, the Zelda series is likely to continue with new games and updates in the future.
15. Can I still play Tears of the Kingdom with the duplication glitches?: No, the duplication glitches have been patched out in the 1.2.0 update, and players will no longer be able to use these glitches to duplicate items.