Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Autobuild Sharing Opens Creative Possibilities on Nintendo Switch 2

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has consistently delivered innovation to the Nintendo Switch legacy, and its evolution continues with the newly released Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

Launching alongside performance and visual enhancements, this edition introduces the "Zelda Notes" feature, an exclusive benefit for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.

Zelda Notes enables players to upload their in-game constructions as QR codes, leveraging the Autobuild system to let others instantly recreate complex contraptions in their own adventures. This new feature has dramatically expanded how the community shares and experiences user-generated content.

With Autobuild Sharing, players can now scan QR codes to summon imaginative builds—ranging from practical vehicles to whimsical creations like a legion of Eponas or even multiple Ganondorfs appearing at once on the fields of Hyrule.

The flexibility of this system means that the only real barrier is the player's creativity.

As one user described, the possibilities now seem unlimited: armies of dogs, rare item bundles, and unique NPC configurations can be shared and enjoyed across the globe, so long as the right code is available. However, this newfound freedom comes with its quirks.

According to a breakdown by Nintendo Life, users with modded Nintendo Switch consoles (specifically, the original model) discovered a way to tweak save data, changing flags to alter which characters or items appear in a given build.

By swapping out the components of harmless builds, these players can share Autobuild QR codes that generate anything from food to shrine-locked items, like heart containers and the Master Sword.

Notably, this exploit does not require further modding on Nintendo Switch 2 devices—anyone with access to such a QR code can simply scan it and replicate the extraordinary results in their own game. This exploit, while playful, raises interesting questions about balance and in-game progression.

The potential to summon rare items or boss characters at will, without traditional gameplay progression, could shift how players approach challenges or speedruns.

As of June 2025, Nintendo has not issued a patch to address these creative (and sometimes outlandish) uses of Autobuild Sharing, though some suspect it could be on the horizon. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom continues to captivate its player base, achieving record-breaking sales and critical acclaim since its original 2023 release.

Now, with the Switch 2 Edition and enhanced player connectivity, Nintendo demonstrates its ongoing commitment to community-driven innovation.

The company’s approach to collaborative play, highlighted through features like Zelda Notes and Autobuild, continues to differentiate the Nintendo ecosystem on both a creative and technological level. As Nintendo continues to update the Switch 2 platform and monitor Autobuild Sharing activity, players are making the most of this golden era for Zelda creativity.

Whether you’re in it for wild experimentation or for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible within Hyrule, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s Switch 2 Edition stands as a landmark in collaborative gameplay for Nintendo fans worldwide.

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