Free Items in the Tears of the Kingdom Update
The Tears of the Kingdom update offers several free items, including the Octo Balloon, Zonai Rocket device, and Travelers Shield, which can be obtained by accessing the news story on the Nintendo Switch, selecting “Play Now”, loading up the save, and having Link automatically receive the items. These free items are part of the ongoing support for the game, which has also seen the release of other items like the Traveler’s Sword, Soldier’s Shield, Lizalfos Tails, and Golden Apples, as well as a Zonai Cart.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- What are the free items in Tears of the Kingdom?: The free items in Tears of the Kingdom include the Octo Balloon, Zonai Rocket device, and Travelers Shield, which can be downloaded by accessing the news story on the Nintendo Switch.
- Is there going to be a DLC for Tears of the Kingdom?: According to Aonuma, there will not be any DLC for Tears of the Kingdom, as all the desired elements were implemented in the game.
- What is the Tears of the Kingdom 1.2 update?: The 1.2 update for Tears of the Kingdom fixed issues such as screen flickering when large amounts of stamps were placed on the map.
Pre-Order and Bonus Items
- Do you get anything extra for pre-ordering Tears of the Kingdom?: Yes, pre-ordering Tears of the Kingdom from certain retailers like GameStop and Walmart comes with exclusive bonuses, such as a wooden plaque and a Master Sword wall scroll.
- What is the Walmart bonus for Tears of the Kingdom?: The Walmart bonus for Tears of the Kingdom is a free Master Sword wall scroll, which was initially available in a limited golden color and later in black.
- What is the in-store bonus for Tears of the Kingdom?: The in-store bonus for Tears of the Kingdom at GameStop is an exclusive wooden plaque.
Game Content and Features
- Where is Majora’s Mask in TOTK?: Majora’s Mask is located in the Floating Coliseum at the coordinates -1551, -1263, -0499, which can be found by venturing into the Depths and overcoming the challenge of the coliseum.
- How many shrines are in TOTK?: There are a total of 152 Shrines in Tears of the Kingdom, with 120 on the surface of Hyrule and 32 in the Sky Islands.
- Will the Tears of the Kingdom be the last game?: No, Tears of the Kingdom will not be the last game in the Zelda series, although the next mainline game may be released on a new console.
Updates and Glitches
- What does the new TotK update do?: The new update for Tears of the Kingdom fixes issues with Treasure Chests and Flux Constructs, as well as a screen flickering issue when a large amount of stamps are on the map.
- Did Zelda fix the duplication glitch?: Yes, the latest 1.2.0 patch for Tears of the Kingdom has removed the item duplication glitches previously discovered by the community.
- How do you duplicate diamonds in Tears of the Kingdom?: To duplicate diamonds, hold the R button, select the item to throw, walk off a ledge while holding R, and press and hold up on the D-pad before Link hits the ground.
Sales and Pricing
- How many copies of TotK are there?: As of June 2023, the total lifetime sales of Zelda: TotK stood at 18.51 million.
- Why is Tears of the Kingdom 70 bucks?: The price of Tears of the Kingdom reflects the type of experience fans can expect, with a large and content-filled game.
- Will Nintendo vouchers work for Tears of the Kingdom?: Yes, Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers can be used to purchase Tears of the Kingdom digitally, allowing players to buy the game at a discounted price.