Right here’s what caught our eyes within the last pre-launch look

We’ve got a brand new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the final one we’ll see forward of the sport’s launch subsequent month. Whereas it gave us some solutions, we nonetheless have a boatload of recent and previous questions.

For a 3, nearly four-minute video, it’s completely filled with issues to speak about. Ganondorf has formally returned, there could also be different forces at play, and theories about what’s to come back are being cast as we communicate. So, we’ve gone beat-by-beat to piece aside some fascinating tidbits we are able to glean from the video.

That is all, clearly, hypothesis. However what we noticed as we speak, on the very least, offers a clearer thought of what Nintendo’s acquired in retailer for Could. And likewise, , elevate as many mysteries as there are floating islands in Hyrule’s skies. Let’s dive into it.

Zonai can shield… but additionally assault

Immediately within the trailer, we pan over sky islands that appear central to Tears of the Kingdom‘s exploration, and get a glimpse of some Zonai constructs. These glowing inexperienced automatons appear to have numerous duties, as we see one chopping a tree. However in a previous a part of this pan upwards, we see a warrior bot getting shocked and combating what seems like a blue Chuchu. Possibly they aren’t simply right here to protect nature? Or on the very least, the monsters and robots will not be a united drive in opposition to Hyperlink.

These curious markings

As Hyperlink soars over Hyrule, we see extra of the curious landmarks and animal shapes on the floor. They’re nearly like crop circles, however seemingly manufactured from glowing stuff that Hyperlink ought to in all probability not contact with out gloves. No indication of what they point out, however they do look neat.

Cities and shrines

We see some cities, with a stunning variety of inhabitants milling about, in addition to small tents arrange across the ruins of Hyrule. However this shot specifically caught my eye, because it offers us a take a look at what may be a Shrine? It appears like we haven’t seen a lot about Shrines or what their position will play, however these buildings do give off an identical vibe, albeit with a green-energy twist. No matter that is likely to be, it actually looks as if a focal point for Hyperlink’s journey.

Sky boat

That’s it, that’s the blurb. Massive boat. Sky boat. Flying sky boat. I’ve no context for what that is, or why it’s occurring, and I don’t care. Hyperlink will turn into the sky pirate he’s at all times meant to be.

A doable wingsuit?

As Hyperlink plunges by way of a laser maze that will give Tom Cruise pause, we see him sluggish up a bit. Not with the glider, however with what seems like a wingsuit. Does this imply we might see a wingsuit in sport, or is that this a particular scenario? It actually looks as if a pre-built space meant for one particular scenario, however I dig the potential of a wingsuit on this considerably extra airborne sport.

Villager joins the battle!

As Hyperlink rides into the center of an ongoing rumble, we are able to see some villagers taking on arms, able to combat an enormous lanky Moblin. Kudos to them, although they’re in all probability in for a impolite awakening as soon as that massive boy begins swinging. I additionally dig the frameworks of fortification you possibly can see going up behind them.

Mysterious dino individual

This is without doubt one of the better mysteries: who is that this individual? They appear, at the very least on this one scene we get, to be an intimidating presence. Are they buddy or foe? I’m undoubtedly curious to be taught extra about them.

Right here we go once more

Okay, this is likely to be essentially the most fascinating tidbit to me. Right here we see Hyperlink, viewing a model of Hyrule temple that has not fallen into disrepair and destroy. Coupled with the glowing particle results, this certain looks as if a flashback or another time-warping weirdness.

Zelda’s new look

Right here’s Princess Zelda, after we see her falling into an abyss at the beginning of the trailer, now with a brand new look. Shorter hair, massive earrings, a magatama necklace (we’ll speak about that in a second), and likewise some sort of tear-shaped tattoo. Did Zelda kill a man? We’ll have a to seek out out in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Additionally, there’s another person right here, who appears to have an arm that’s paying homage to Hyperlink’s newly corrupted limb.

That’s no moon

We already landed on the Divine Beast Vah Medoh, however now Hyperlink should land on some kind of floating orb. I presume the inside is stuffed with wacky contraptions and dying traps. I can not wait to plunge headfirst by way of that opening and get walloped by no matter’s inside.

Rock me mama like a wagon wheel

Hey, you. You’re lastly awake. And right here’s everybody, using alongside in Hyperlink’s merry wagon, pulled by a horse. This is without doubt one of the cooler little items, as we are able to actually see all of the completely different items of this contraption and the way they latch collectively. I’ve been curious concerning the higher limits of Hyperlink’s means to Ultrahand gadgets collectively, however right here I can see an excellent few connections, in addition to a hyperlink to have a horse energy the entire thing. Talking of prospects…

Large robotic combating

Actually, Nintendo might’ve offered me on this sport with simply this picture. That is the best, silliest, wildest factor in the entire Tears of the Kingdom trailer. Hyperlink bolted wheels and an arm onto an enormous rock to make his very personal Gundam, and the Bokoblins have carried out the identical, erecting a platform for battle on high of a Talus. Might Hyperlink simply choose all of them off with arrows? Yeah, in all probability. However that is a lot cooler.

Look out for the lasers

We additionally see Hyperlink firing an arrow and activating some sort of contraption that sends lasers spinning out. A neat contact that, once more, there are a number of forces at play right here. And people poor, poor Bokoblins had little or no thought what sort of ache they had been bringing on themselves once they made this little laser field the centerpiece of their new house.

The mysterious magatama

As famous earlier than, these crystals pop up in a number of locations. With Zelda, on the unusual individual’s hand, and perhaps even within the brow of Ganondorf. This jewellery appears to be styled after magatama, and even have some etchings. Followers are theorizing as to what they could imply, however they do appear to play a job in no matter’s occurring in Tears of the Kingdom‘s story.

Yeah, he’s again

Ganondorf makes one heck of an entrance. After an preliminary tease earlier within the trailer, we see Ganondorf in full regalia right here, with some shining crystal in his brow, enacting a blood moon and corrupting Hyperlink’s arm. The king is again, and he’s even acquired Matt Mercer voicing him.

This mysterious elf girl

It’s not clear who, precisely, that is. Some points point out a hyperlink to Zelda, from blonde hair and normal apparel matching Zelda’s new look within the trailer to the golden magatama round her neck. She additionally seems fairly completely different from Zelda too, although. I like one concept I’ve seen, that this might be Hylia. However both approach, that’s one other thriller look we’ll have to attend to uncover.

Elevating a military

Additional egging on the concept that Hyperlink can have some allies to workforce up with on this sport, we see him on the fore of a band of NPCs, gathered from numerous elements of Hyrule. There’s a normal bearer on a horse, too. However actually, I’m all about bucket head man. He’s prepared for battle.

Additionally, Sidon

Simply as importantly, we see Hyperlink and Prince Sidon combating side-by-side within the subsequent scene, and that’s all we have to know. That is the important thing characteristic replace.

Gleeok is again

One of many glorious however under-utilized Zelda enemies makes an enormous debut on this Tears of the Kingdom trailer. It is a critically pyro-powered, King Ghidorah vibe happening right here. I’m not shocked Hyperlink is recruiting the help of the opposite Champions, the individuals of Hyrule, and the best warrior, Dude With Bucket On Head.

Zelda has the Grasp Sword

At numerous factors within the trailer, we see each Zelda and Hyperlink holding the Grasp Sword, regardless of them being seemingly separated. We additionally know that, sooner or later, the Grasp Sword will get corrupted and/or destroyed. Does this lend a bit of extra credence to the time journey theories? Oh, for certain. However I’m curious to see how precisely they pan out, and the way Nintendo will use this framing as motivation for Hyperlink’s new journey.