The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Expanded Edition Guide – Release Date, Features, and Pre-Order Details

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has solidified its status as one of the most influential titles in recent gaming history, launching originally on the Nintendo Switch and Wii U to critical acclaim.

Building on the game's enduring popularity, Nintendo and renowned strategy guide publisher Piggyback have announced an upcoming release: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Expanded Edition guide.

This new hardcover edition arrives as a definitive resource for players, enhancing the original guide with substantial additional content. Set for release on February 13, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Expanded Edition guide is now available for pre-order through major retailers, including Amazon and Amazon Canada.

With 512 pages, this premium guide offers exhaustive coverage not only of the base game but also the two acclaimed downloadable content packs: The Master Trials and The Champions’ Ballad. Among the standout features is a new concept art gallery sourced directly from the development team, offering 16 pages from each Expansion Pass and an additional 16-page art tour showcasing designs from the main game.

This provides fans and collectors with unique insights into the creative process behind Hyrule's immersive world. Key highlights of the guide include: - A dedicated 36-page Maps Chapter, which serves as a detailed atlas of Hyrule.

Players can pinpoint exact locations for all Korok seeds, treasure chests, and more. - Comprehensive Reference & Analysis chapters, featuring efficient item acquisition strategies, the best weapon and armor enhancements, optimized recipes, prime gemstone mining locations, amiibo integration, and detailed merchant guidance. - 34 pages covering both DLC packs: The Master Trials and The Champions' Ballad, ensuring players are equipped to conquer every challenge introduced post-launch. - 100% authoritative walkthroughs: every side quest, shrine trial, collectible, secret challenge, optional mini-game, unlockable, and Easter egg is mapped and detailed. - Practical combat tactics: annotated maps, visual puzzle solutions, and expert strategies help players navigate dungeons, defeat formidable bosses, and solve every puzzle. - Extras include a large, two-sided, fully-annotated map poster of Hyrule and an extensive 4-page index for fast searches and navigation. - All content is presented in a premium-quality hardcover, printed on superior art paper for lasting durability. Representatives from Piggyback have emphasized that this expanded edition sets a new benchmark for completeness and usability.

"Every quest, collectible, and secret in Hyrule has been thoroughly analyzed and mapped out," they noted, ensuring that players have instant access to in-depth information from walkthroughs to strategy recommendations. The Expanded Edition’s ease of use is further enhanced by intuitive print navigation systems, enabling readers to swiftly locate solutions to any challenge facing them in the expansive world of Breath of the Wild. With its commitment to quality and comprehensive detail, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Expanded Edition guide is positioned as the ultimate companion for players exploring every corner of Hyrule on the Nintendo Switch.

Those interested can secure their copy now through authorized retailers ahead of its February 13 release.

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