Koroks May Have a New Purpose in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Assist the lovable Korok already!

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has obtained its first gameplay demonstration, courtesy of producer Eiji Aonuma himself. Showcasing a lot of new talents obtainable to Hyperlink, comparable to weapon fusing, a extra intricate crafting mechanic and the power to ascend by way of the ceilings of constructions, the sequel to the 2017 Nintendo Change launch title appears set to increase upon the foundations of the critically-acclaimed recreation fairly considerably. Whereas the skills had been the first focus of the gameplay demo, although, in case you appeared fastidiously, you can additionally spot a Korok which hints the lovable little creatures could have a extra vital objective than being mere hidden collectibles as they had been in Breath of the Wild.

Noticed on the 1:22 mark in the gameplay demonstration, a Korok with a backpack will be seen exclaiming “I would like to succeed in my buddy!”

Although Aonuma selected to disregard the Korok within the gameplay demonstration, this does seem to recommend that they’ll play the position of quest (or facet quest) givers in Tears of the Kingdom. In Breath of the Wild, Korok Seeds had been a hidden collectible, with 900 of them scattered throughout the land of Hyrule. Taking these to Hestu would allow you to extend Hyperlink’s stock measurement, permitting you to hold extra at any given time.

The sort of dialogue that the Korok within the gameplay demonstration will be seen exclaiming would seem for normal NPCs wandering round in breath of the Wild. Typically this indicated that they had a facet quest to finish, whereas different occasions it was just a few useful dialogue. Given the Korok is particularly asking for assist right here, it’s honest to imagine they’ve received a quest they’d like Hyperlink’s assist with.

We’re not going to lie right here. Not solely is it thrilling that Koroks could have a brand new position as quest givers in Tears of the Kingdom, this specific one can also be simply tremendous cute and pitiful, and we’re by no means going to say no to extra appeal in a Zelda title.

Whether or not or not this particular Korok is a one-off stays to be seen, and we’ll seemingly have to attend till the sport’s full launch in Could for affirmation. Both approach, it’s an thrilling little hidden element within the gameplay demo that’s simple to overlook, however certain to pique followers’ curiosity all the identical.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is about to launch on the Nintendo Change on Could 12, 2023. A limited-edition Tears of the Kingdom OLED Nintendo Switch console has additionally been introduced, because of launch on April 28, two weeks earlier than the sport’s launch. The console won’t embrace a duplicate of the sport and could have a recommended retail value of $359.99.

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