When playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, players are gradually introduced to all the different abilities that Link has at his disposal. Among them, the most popular would have to be the Ultrahand, as it is how people can make any inventions they can come up with and realize them in the game. Over two years have passed since the game's release and the introduction of the ability, and people have likely lost interest in both. However, the reveal of a Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Tears of the Kingdom has brought all the attention back, and it looks to be the best way to give both the game and the Ultrahand ability a final hurrah before sending them off.
During the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, 2025, a segment featured a new edition of both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for the next-generation console. The improved versions of both games showed faster load times, better frame rates and resolutions, and other additions that could compel people to get them and the system. They are meant to be the definitive editions of both titles, and a way to give people a chance to enjoy them and what they offer one last time before the next Zelda game. This is especially true when it comes to the sequel title's standout ability, Ultrahand, as it means extending its lifespan and helping it secure its position as one of the best things to happen for the franchise before finally saying goodbye.
Nintendo Switch 2 is Very Nearly the Perfect Zelda Machine
When the Nintendo Switch 2 launches, it will almost be the perfect gaming system for fans of the Legend of Zelda franchise.
Why the Switch 2 Version of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Is the Best Send-off for the Ultrahand Ability
If there's one thing fans of Tears of the Kingdom shouldn't sleep on, it's the fact that the Switch 2 edition allows them a better way to relive the joy of creating awe-inspiring, funny, and crazy contraptions and structures. The game's Ultrahand ability is responsible for providing the experience, and is why people will likely take the opportunity to acquire the next-generation console's version of the sequel title. The Switch 2 version of Tears of the Kingdom is also a good send-off for the feature, due to certain factors such as:
- Its existence means that the Ultrahand ability becomes relevant again, allowing it to ingrain itself in the minds of players and create more fond memories with its usage.
- The Zelda Notes mobile application's feature of sharing Ultrahand designs means more ways for people to show off their creative ideas, incentivizing them to use the ability more than they did before.
- The app being used to receive designs could also lead to discoveries of design concepts that people can modify to make even better, giving them more reason to use the Ultrahand ability constantly.
There's no doubt that Tears of the Kingdom' s Ultrahand ability is an amazing feature, and giving it more time to stay around via the Switch 2 version of the game is something many fans will appreciate. Hopefully, people will make the most of the new life breathed into it, as it still has a lot to offer before retiring.
How the Ultrahand’s Send-off Can Also Affect the Next Zelda Game
With the Switch 2 version of Tears of the Kingdom giving the Ultrahand a second opportunity in the spotlight, its potential popularity could result in the next Zelda game having it or something similar. With enough people showing that they enjoy the ability and wish for its return, Nintendo could be persuaded to push through with the idea. While the possible feature likely won't be an exact one-to-one copy, it can at least take inspiration from what was established. Also, the future Zelda game could expand on what Tears of the Kingdom did with the Ultrahand and the new additions that emphasized its utility, acting as a homage to its predecessor while improving upon it and possibly creating another innovation for the franchise.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is considered one of the best open-world games people can sink hundreds of hours into, and one of the biggest reasons for that is its Ultrahand ability . The feature provided nearly endless possibilities and opportunities for creativity, and will likely be sorely missed by many once the franchise introduces something new to replace it. But at least with the Switch 2 edition of Tears of the Kingdom, it can get even more fame and recognition than it already has and deserves before becoming a thing of the past, especially given what it has done for the franchise.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 95 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
- Released
- May 12, 2023
- ESRB
- Rated E for Everyone 10+ for Fantasy Violence and Mild Suggestive Themes
- Developer(s)
- Nintendo
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo
- Engine
- Havok
- Cross-Platform Play
- N/A
- Cross Save
- N/A
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Adventure, Action, Open-World
