Latest Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 1.2.0 patch notes fix gameplay progression

Nintendo has released a new update for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. He Version 1.2.0 Update (released July 4, 2023) fixes game progression, where some players were unable to progress past certain missions, and provides some additional quality of life fixes.

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But what exactly has changed in Hyrule? First things first, players will be able to receive in-game items if they launch Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom through specific articles on the Switch News channel.

This is done through the START menu, rather than in-game. It’s also worth noting that some in-game items may not be accessible depending on where Link is when the game is opened; so keep that in mind if you run into any issues.

On top of that, an issue with game progression that was affecting some players was finally fixed. In some cases, players were unable to progress further during main quests; this affected the quests A Mystery in the Deep, The Secret of the Ring Ruins, Hateno Village Research Lab, Lurelin Village Restoration Project, Dye to Find It, Village Attacked by Pirates, Finding the Pirate Hideout, and The Stable incomplete. That’s a lot of quests you could have trouble with, but you don’t have to worry about that anymore!

The latest fixes involve addressing an issue where fairies would not spawn when they should have, and Kiana of Lurelin Village’s meals will now change when they should. Other than that, Nintendo has stated that it fixed several other issues to improve the gameplay experience without further detail, so we can only imagine what these subtle fixes may be.

Are you happy with the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom update 1.2.0? Or are there other issues that you think have been neglected? Let us know and be sure to check out our Tears of the Kingdom walkthrough for plenty of guides and general help navigating Hyrule.