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For anyone wondering if you can play Tears of the Kingdom on PS5, PS4, or Xbox, don’t worry, you’ve in the right place.
Tears of the Kingdom is the latest Zelda title and will be coming out on May 12. The game is hotly anticipated due to the success of its predecessor Breath of the Wild. Of course, as the sequel to Breath of the Wild, there is a lot of expectation on Tears of the Kingdom, but the new features we’ve been promised so far, including the new Ultrahand ability, the new amiibo, and the new maps (sky islands anyone?) make us very hopeful.
With all of this buzz though, it’s no wonder that gamers are trying to find out as much as they can in preparation for the release, not least of which are identifying compatible consoles. So, can you play Tears of the Kingdom on PS5, PS4, or Xbox?
Let’s get into it.
Tears of the Kingdom
Can you play Tears of the Kingdom on PS5, PS4, or Xbox?
In short, no. Tears of the Kingdom will not be available to play on PS5, PS4 or Xbox. Tears of the Kingdom has been confirmed as only compatible with Nintendo Switch family consoles. This means that you can only play Tears of the Kingdom on one of these consoles: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, or Nintendo Switch OLED.
As Tears of the Kingdom is a Nintendo developed game, it is unsurprising that it is limited to Nintendo consoles. Furthermore, the restriction to the Switch family also makes a certain amount of sense, as Zelda titles are known for being immersive single-player game experiences and Tears of the Kingdom, with no multiplayer or two player function, seems set to be no different.
We’re going to be keeping an eye on this release and will update the site regularly as new information comes in. Make sure to check back in periodically to make sure you stay up-to-date.
Frequently Asked Questions
We know that with such a big release many people have questions that they want answers to. With that in mind, we’ve done our best here to answer some of your most pressing queries.
Why can’t you play Tears of the Kingdom on PS5?
Tears of the Kingdom is a Nintendo developed game. With that in mind, it is not unsurprising that compatibility is restricted to Nintendo consoles.
Can you play Breath of the Wild on Xbox?
No. At the time of writing, Breath of the Wild is not available to buy or play on Xbox.
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