The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Switch + Switch 2Switch 2 Edition

Main seriesOpen-world action-adventureFirst released 2017The far future — the Breath of the Wild era

Link wakes from a 100-year sleep in a ruined Hyrule and sets out to defeat Calamity Ganon.

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Link wakes from a 100-year sleep in a ruined Hyrule and sets out to defeat Calamity Ganon.

Why it matters: The best starting point: a huge open world that teaches itself as you explore.

How it connects: Set so far in the future that Nintendo has not tied it to one branch. Tears of the Kingdom is its direct sequel.

Go anywhere, climb anything, cook, and solve problems with physics.

Main characters: Link, Zelda, Calamity Ganon
Do I need to play the previous game?: No. Nothing earlier is required.
Beginner-friendly?: Beginner-friendly
How long is it?: Not listed — we only add playtime from a credible source.
Edition / where to find it: Breath of the Wild (Switch) · Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Nintendo Switch: Yes — native Switch version
Nintendo Switch 2: Yes — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Physical or digital: Physical and digital
Notes: A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available, plus an upgrade pack for Switch owners.
Malaysia: Availability on the Malaysian eShop not yet verified.