Earlier this year, Nintendo unveiled The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — Secrets of the Zonai, a new hardcover artbook full of illustrations, insights by the creative team, and Hyrule history from the surface to the sky islands and the titular Zonai themselves. Spanning 472 pages, the book primarily shows the perspective of the developers, with exclusive “behind-the-scenes sketches, notes, rough designs, concept art, and recollections” from throughout the process of bringing the game to life. However, over 80 pages are dedicated to expanding the lore of Tears of the Kingdom, specifically unfurling the past of the Zonai civilization leading up to the beginning of the <em>Breath of the Wild</em> sequel. The cherry on top of this collection is new interviews with producer Eiji Aonuma, director Hidemaro Fujibayashi, and art director Satoru Takizawa, going further in-depth on the creation.

The wait for Secrets of the Zonai won’t be much longer, as it’s locked in to hit store shelves on October 20. Pre-orders are already open for either the standard hardcover at $59.99 or the Hero Edition, which features a few extra goodies, including a green slipcase containing the book with a special green cover, an art print featuring Link with the sages, a cloth map of the depths, and a replica of the Secret Stone of Time. Picking up this version courtesy of Dark Horse Books will be costly, though, coming in at $119.99.

ABeing partof something larger than myself — a cause, a rebellion, a fight for freedom that outlasts me.
BThe journey itself —the places I’ll go, the companions beside me, the world I’ll discover onthe way.
CLearning — unlocking what I’m capableof, understandingthe world’s hidden mechanics,growing into something more.
DLegacy —the name I leave behind,the power I build,the mark I make beforethe world moveson without me.
EUnderstanding—exploringwhat exists beyondthe horizonand askingwhat it means to be alive in a universe this vast.

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