Dark Horse has announced a new release date for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Secrets of the Zonai, confirming the comprehensive art and behind-the-scenes book will arrive on March 30, 2027.
The announcement ties directly to Nintendo’s flagship franchise; Tears of the Kingdom is the 2023 sequel to Breath of the Wild and was developed by Nintendo EPD for Nintendo Switch.
Publisher confirmation and rewritten statement
Dark Horse confirmed via social channels that the Secrets of the Zonai volume will launch on March 30, 2027, and asked fans for patience while the publisher prepares the book to meet high quality standards.
What the book contains
The Secrets of the Zonai book is a 9×12-inch hardcover spanning 472 pages.
The volume opens with more than 50 pages of illustrations, character art, and promotional images, followed by nearly 300 pages of behind-the-scenes material including sketches, notes, rough designs, concept art, and storyboards.
The book devotes over 80 pages to material exploring the era before the founding of Hyrule, offering deeper looks at the Zonai and period lore.
It closes with interviews featuring producer Eiji Aonuma, director Hidemaro Fujibayashi, and art director Satoru Takizawa.
Editions, pricing, and availability
Dark Horse will release the book at retailers worldwide on March 30, 2027.
Two editions will be offered: a standard edition priced at $59.99 and a Hero’s Edition at $119.99.
The Hero’s Edition includes premium features such as a slipcase and an art print.
Context for Zelda fans and collectors
As an official companion to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, this volume targets collectors and players who follow Zelda development and art direction.
The inclusion of extensive concept work and interviews with key figures from the Tears of the Kingdom team makes the book a primary source for anyone researching the game's visual development and narrative prehistory.
For readers tracking official Zelda releases, this announcement from Dark Horse clarifies distribution timing and edition details ahead of the March 30, 2027 street date.
The announcement ties directly to Nintendo’s flagship franchise; Tears of the Kingdom is the 2023 sequel to Breath of the Wild and was developed by Nintendo EPD for Nintendo Switch.
Publisher confirmation and rewritten statement
Dark Horse confirmed via social channels that the Secrets of the Zonai volume will launch on March 30, 2027, and asked fans for patience while the publisher prepares the book to meet high quality standards.
What the book contains
The Secrets of the Zonai book is a 9×12-inch hardcover spanning 472 pages.
The volume opens with more than 50 pages of illustrations, character art, and promotional images, followed by nearly 300 pages of behind-the-scenes material including sketches, notes, rough designs, concept art, and storyboards.
The book devotes over 80 pages to material exploring the era before the founding of Hyrule, offering deeper looks at the Zonai and period lore.
It closes with interviews featuring producer Eiji Aonuma, director Hidemaro Fujibayashi, and art director Satoru Takizawa.
Editions, pricing, and availability
Dark Horse will release the book at retailers worldwide on March 30, 2027.
Two editions will be offered: a standard edition priced at $59.99 and a Hero’s Edition at $119.99.
The Hero’s Edition includes premium features such as a slipcase and an art print.
Context for Zelda fans and collectors
As an official companion to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, this volume targets collectors and players who follow Zelda development and art direction.
The inclusion of extensive concept work and interviews with key figures from the Tears of the Kingdom team makes the book a primary source for anyone researching the game's visual development and narrative prehistory.
For readers tracking official Zelda releases, this announcement from Dark Horse clarifies distribution timing and edition details ahead of the March 30, 2027 street date.
