If you’re planning to pick upThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildto play on your new Nintendo Switch next year — or if you’re planning to stick with the Wii U version — you’re going to want to set aside a little more cash to purchase the new Zelda 30th Anniversary Amiibo.Each figuregives you a unique in-game bonus, as well as special rare rewards.
Available now, four different “The Legend of Zelda30th Anniversary” Amiibo will be usable inBreath of the Wild. The first of these, the “8-bit Link,” will give you “a random number of barrels” in the game, possibly containing rupees inside.
TheOcarina of TimeLink Amiibo will instead give you “a random amount of meat.”This Amiibomight just be the best version of Link we’ve seen from Nintendo since the figures first launched back in 2014, with the Hero of Time playing his Ocarina after traveling into the future.
The third 30th Anniversary Amiibo, Toon Link (not to be confused with theSuper Smash Bros.Toon Link figure) will earn you extra fish inBreath of the Wild. It seems fitting, given the largely nautical setting ofThe Wind Waker. This particular Amiibo is bundled withWind Waker‘s Zelda, who will earn you “a random selection of plants.”
In addition to these rewards, Nintendo said in the announcement that there is also a chance to receive “a treasure chest with a rare item.” Perhaps it’s another Amiibo!
You won’t have to purchase any brand new Amiibo to receive bonuses inBreath of the Wild, however. Back at E3, Nintendo showed off the game’s support forTwilight Princess HD‘s “Wolf Link” Amiibo. After finishing the latter game’s “Cave of Shadows” section, you can then move the Amiibo toBreath of the Wildto receive Wolf Link as a temporary ally.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildlaunches in 2017 for Wii U and the new Nintendo Switch console. Though the Switch is scheduled for a spring launch, new reports suggest that the game could be delayed until June.
