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Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition is a port and adaptation of Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors Legends for the Nintendo Switch. It includes all previously released content from both games, including every map, character, mission, and downloadable content.[8] This puts the amount of playable Warriors at a total of 29.[9] The game features 1080p HD resolution in TV mode and 2 player split-screen multiplayer on one Nintendo Switch console both in TV mode and on the device itself, and can be played with a single Joy-Con controller.[10]

Revisions[]

Story[]

Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition includes all the story content from both Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors Legends. This includes all the Scenarios featured in Legend Mode, including the Scenarios from "Cia's Tale", "Linkle's Tale", and the "Wind Waker" epilogue.

Gameplay[]

Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition's gameplay is identical to Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors Legends including all Modes, Warriors and Stages from those games. In addition, the game adds new Link and Zelda Costumes based on their appearance in Breath of the Wild.[11]

Game Information[]

Development[]

Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition was announced in a Nintendo Direct Mini on January 11, 2018. Like Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors Legends, it was developed by Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd.[1]

Release[]

Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition was released on March 22, 2018 for Japan and May 18, 2018 for North America and Europe.[4][3][5]

Pre-Order Bonuses[]

The Nintendo Official UK Store bundled pre-orders of Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition with a free Green Rupee Light by Merchoid. When the Green Rupee Light sold out, the game was then bundled with a Triforce Light.

Speedrun Records[]

Main article: Speedrun Records
Category Runner Time Date
Any% Evanmrob 2h 48m 51s August 21, 2022
Any% (New Game+) bananerz 2h 46m 46s May 2, 2020
Any% Co-op LightAvenger
KrazeyMan0
4h 7m 57s January 20, 2020
Any% Co-op (New Game+) Locke
KevinORourke
3h 8m 9s July 19, 2018
100% Evanmrob 288h 58m 17s October 20, 2021
100% (Partial) Evanmrob 16h 54m 14s July 24, 2022
All Scenarios Evanmrob 4h 34m 35s August 2, 2022
All Scenarios (New Game+) Temchee 4h 13m 1s July 8, 2018
All Scenarios Co-op
All Scenarios Co-op (New Game+) Locke
KevinORourke
5h 8m 6s July 23, 2018
Adventure Mode (Adventure Map) Evanmrob 1h 21m 41s July 5, 2022
Adventure Mode (Adventure Map, Co-op) Supreme_Dirt (Using 2 Controllers) 1h 18m 50s May 2, 2021

Updates[]

A free patch has been released for Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition. This update patches certain bugs and is downloaded free and automatically upon release.

Update Release Date Content
Version 1.0.1 United States of America United States of America:
• May 18, 2018[12]
Japan Japan:
• April 26, 2018[13]
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland The UK / Ireland:
• May 18, 2018

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Nomenclature[]

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Tecmo Koei [sic] Games Co., Ltd." — Nintendo, Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, Nintendo.com, published January 11, 2018, retrieved January 11, 2018.
  2. "Nintendo" — Nintendo, Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, Nintendo.com, published January 11, 2018, retrieved January 11, 2018.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "The heroes and villains of The Legend of #Zelda series are about to spring into action when #HyruleWarriors: Definitive Edition launches 5/18, only on #NintendoSwitch!" — Nintendo of America, Nintendo of America on Twitter: "The heroes and villains of The Legend of #Zelda series are about to spring into action when #HyruleWarriors: Definitive Edition launches 5/18, only on #NintendoSwitch!…, Twitter, published March 8, 2018, retrieved March 8, 2018.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "2018年3月22日" — Nintendo 公式チャンネル, Nintendo Direct mini 2018.1.11, YouTube (video), published January 11, 2018, retrieved January 11, 2018.
  5. 5.0 5.1 "Get ready to storm the battlefield when #HyruleWarriors Definitive Edition arrives 18/05 on #NintendoSwitch! #NintendoDirect" — Nintendo of Europe, Nintendo of Europe on Twitter: "Get ready to storm the battlefield when #HyruleWarriors Definitive Edition arrives 18/05 on #NintendoSwitch! #NintendoDirect…", Twitter, published March 8, 2018, retrieved March 8, 2018.
  6. "Action, Adventure" — Nintendo, Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, Nintendo.com, published January 11, 2018, retrieved January 11, 2018.
  7. "Nintendo Switch" — Nintendo, Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, Nintendo.com, published January 11, 2018, retrieved January 11, 2018.
  8. "This new version brings every map, character, and mission from both the Wii U game and the Nintendo 3DS game together, including all the original premium downloadable content." — Nintendo, Nintendo Direct Mini 1.11.2018, Youtube.com (video), published January 11, 2018, retrieved January 11, 2018.
  9. "That means you can play Hyrule Warriors anytime, anywhere, with anyone using 29 playable characters." — Nintendo, Nintendo Direct Mini 1.11.2018, Youtube.com (video), published January 11, 2018, retrieved January 11, 2018.
  10. "Enjoy up to 1080p HD graphics in TV mode and 2 player multiplayer on a single system by sharing Joy-Con controllers." — Nintendo, Nintendo Direct Mini 1.11.2018, Youtube.com (video), published January 11, 2018, retrieved January 11, 2018.
  11. "Plus, we're adding in Link and Zelda outfits based on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild." — Nintendo, Nintendo Direct Mini 1.11.2018, Youtube.com (video), published January 11, 2018, retrieved January 11, 2018.
  12. 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 Nintendo Support, How to Update Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, Nintendo.com, retrieved May 21, 2018.
  13. "タイトルアップデート Ver 1.0.1 / 2018年4月26日実施 (Title Update Ver 1.0.1 / Implemented on April 26, 2018)" — Koei Tecmo, ゼルダ無双 ハイラルオールスターズ DX | UPDATE, GAMECITY, published April 26, 2018, retrieved May 21, 2018.
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