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2017 Open-World Masterpiece

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Nintendo’s paradigm-shifting open-world opus. Step into a world of discovery, exploration, and adventure in the ruined kingdom of Hyrule. Travel across vast fields, through forests, and to mountain peaks as you discover what has become of the realm.

Release Date: 03 March 2017
Developer: Nintendo EPD (Kyoto, Japan)
Publisher: Nintendo
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Game Info

Developer Nintendo EPD
Publisher Nintendo
Engine Nintendo Proprietary (Havok Physics)
Full Release Date 03 March 2017
Category Action Adventure / Open-Air Sandbox
Platforms Available Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii U

Game Budget & Development

Time to Build 5+ Years (300+ Core Devs)
Game Budget ~$120M (Flagship Nintendo AAA)

Game Trailer

Game Prices

Release Date Price $59.99 USD
All-Time Low Price $39.99 USD
Current Sale Price $59.99 USD

Game Pass & Subscription Status

Nintendo Switch Online Cloud Saves Supported Included with NSO membership
Xbox Game Pass Not Available Nintendo platform exclusive
Expansion Pass Master Cycle Zero DLC Pack 1 & 2 available on eShop

Official Ratings

EGS - Smart Rating 99 / 100
EGS - Critic Rating 99 / 100
EGS - Fans Rating 99 / 100
IGN Rating 10 / 10 (Masterpiece)
Meta Critic Rating 97 / 100
Open Critic Rating 96 / 100
Edge Magazine 10 / 10 (Masterpiece)
TGA GOTY Rank #1 Winner 2017