Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Returns in October With a New Deluxe Release

While enthusiasts eagerly anticipate Nintendo’s rumored remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2, admirers of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom have a magnificent consolation prize arriving this autumn. Timed for the franchise’s monumental 40th anniversary, an upcoming publication titled The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Secrets of the Zonai launches in October, offering an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look at the craft behind the acclaimed 2023 masterpiece.

Renowned publisher Dark Horse—the creative force behind essential collector’s volumes such as 2013’s Hyrule Historia—will further enrich their legendary catalog on October 20 with the release of Secrets of the Zonai.

Inside The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Secrets of the Zonai

Serving as a direct successor to the 2018 companion book The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — Creating a Champion, alongside the comprehensive The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia, this upcoming volume is a must-have for historians of Hyrule. Official press details from Dark Horse confirm that the lavish, 472-page hardcover release will feature:

• 50 pages of stunning character illustrations, promotional artwork, and finished visuals.
• Nearly 300 pages dedicated to formative sketches, developmental notes, early blueprints, and rare concept art offering an intimate window into the game’s evolution.
• Over 80 pages charting the rich annals of Hyrule’s lore, exploring the shadowy past of the Zonai civilization right up to the modern era of the game.
• Exclusive roundtables and commentary from series producer Eiji Aonuma, director Hidemaro Fujibayashi, and art director Satoru Takizawa.

Fans will be able to purchase The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Secrets of the Zonai in two distinct versions. The Standard Edition hardcover will retail for an MSRP of $59.99, containing the comprehensive archival information outlined above. For dedicated collectors, the deluxe Hero’s Edition will command a $119.99 price tag, bundling the book in an alternative custom cover alongside a detailed cloth map of the Depths, an art print featuring Link alongside the Sages, and a faithful replica of Princess Zelda’s Secret Stone.

Both editions of Secrets of the Zonai are currently open for pre-orders directly through Dark Horse ahead of their official autumn debut.

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Source: Polygon