

Patented gaming elements can no longer be freely used Nintendo has protected itself here that the Map in loading screen first shows the starting point of fast travel and then changes to the arrival point (source: automaton). The patent covering the Switch hit’s loading screen is a bit clearer. Tears of the Kingdom is unique here because Link always moves himself at the vehicle’s speed without any physical forces acting between the two. But that’s not all: a patent describes how Link standing on a vehicle. Examples are Ultrahand, Synthesis or Riju’s lightning skill. This even applies to general functions such as the loading screen.Īccording to the Automaton site, many of the patents focus on Link’s abilities in Tears of the Kingdom. Nintendo now has 31 patents filed, with which the switch manufacturer wants to secure the rights to these ideas. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom offers many new features to help Link defeat the demon king Ganondorf.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo launches patent flood The Japanese gaming giant now wants to use ruthless means to ensure that nobody jumps on the Zelda train. The new Switch adventure quickly captured the hearts of fans.

Nintendo has been basking in the success of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for a few months now. Patented gaming elements can no longer be freely used.Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo launches patent flood.
