The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Ultrahand, Sky Island Exploration, and Raids Revealed in New Gameplay

After its initial announcement way back at E3 2019, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is finally out today on Nintendo Switch. You can check out what critics think of it here (spoilers: It’s really good), but there’s also new gameplay courtesy of the recent Treehouse Live. Check it out below, though beware of spoilers for the start of the game.

The livestream focused mainly on Link’s abilities, like Ultrahand, used to pick up and connect large objects, and Fuse, which combines and reinforces weapons. It also explores the Sky Islands, where players start their adventure, and also provides some underground gameplay. If that weren’t enough, there are also raids with NPCs, where Link can join various citizens on some friendly monster-slaying.

For more details on Tears of the Kingdom, head here. Despite being a sequel packed with new sandbox mechanics, Nintendo assures it’s “easy to get into” for newcomers. Veterans of the series can also look forward to the return of more traditional dungeons compared to Breath of the Wild.