The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild now runs in stunning 4K at 60fps on Nintendo Switch 2, and it’s never felt better to return to Hyrule! Whether you’re a first-time player or have hundreds of hours logged, IGN’s Ultimate Guide has you covered — from shrine strategies and combat tips to hidden Koroks, boss battles, recipes, and how to unlock the real endgame. Plus, we’ll show you what’s new in the Switch 2 version, including Zelda Notes and enhanced tracking features to help you 100% the game.

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0:00 Intro
0:52 Spoiler Warning
1:00 New Player Tips
2:04 Upgrade Sheikah Sensor
3:16 Upgrade Stamina
3:42 Buy the House in Hateno
4:07 Helpful Recipes
7:30 Best Horses
9:18 Finding Best Weapons & Shields
10:58 Perfect Parry & Flurry Rush
12:07 Barbarian Armor
12:52 Talus Battle Tips
13:39 Hinox Battle Tips
14:16 Lynel Battle Tips
15:35 Molduga Battle Tips
16:12 Guardian Battle Tips
17:35 Navigate the Lost Woods
18:02 Obtain the Master Sword
18:35 Upgrading Equipment
19:23 Upgrading Inventory
19:54 Get Link’s Tunic
20:27 Korok Mask (DLC)
21:05 Master Trials (DLC)
21:29 Champions’ Ballad (DLC)
21:50 Zelda Notes (Switch 2 Edition)