Zelda Tears of the Kingdom countdown – Release time confirmed

There’s an army of Nintendo fans eagerly awaiting the Zelda Tears of the Kingdom release time. We're going to countdown to the release of the sequel with all the details you need about when it'll go live in your region.

If you want to start your adventures in Hyrule as soon as possible, you'll want to know the moment it goes live. You can preload the game now, so you can get ready ahead of time too. And if you are looking for more Zelda content, then be sure to check out our guide on how to make a raft in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. Also, we've got an article on how to get to the Sky Islands in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.

If you want to see our full thoughts on the game, check out our Zelda Tears of the Kingdom review.

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom release time countdown

We live in an age where the internet starts to swarm with spoilers as soon as new games come out. So, there are many fans who prefer to play the latest titles immediately after they are launched. The Legends of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will release on May 12, 2023.

The game will launch at 12 am in most time zones. The only exception is the US time zones. There, the game will be released at 12 am ET. This means that players from other regions will be able to play the game earlier than 12 am. Here is our table with release times for some of the most common time zones:

As you can see, the game is about to be released and you need to hurry if you want to download it before launch. Good luck with your further exploration of the amazing world of Hyrule! And if you are looking for more on the game, feel free to read our guide on whether you can repair weapons in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.