Tears of the Kingdom Mod Finally Brings Multiplayer to Modern Zelda
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Modder Kirbymimi has released Tears of the Kingdom Online, an unofficial mod that introduces cooperative multiplayer and custom character models to the hit open-world adventure.
For all the massive open worlds and sandbox freedom found in recent Legend of Zelda titles, official cooperative play remains a feature reserved for a tiny handful of spin-offs and older handheld experiments. Modder Kirbymimi is changing that reality for PC and emulation setups by releasing Tears of the Kingdom Online. This unofficial project introduces seamless multiplayer to the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule, letting players explore the map together or wander off into opposite corners of the kingdom while keeping the world state persistent.
The project goes beyond basic player tracking by letting participants swap their character models. Friends can roam the map as classic iterations of Link from past eras, bizarre NPCs, or even monsters while tackling shrines and open-world puzzles. The inherent chaos of combining multiple players with the physics-breaking potential of Ultrahand creates an entirely new way to experience a game that many fans thought they had completely mastered.
While Kirbymimi has previously brought multiplayer functionality to Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, and Breath of the Wild, scaling the tech up to handle Tears of the Kingdom stands as a massive technical achievement. Access to the mod is currently managed through the creator's community channels, giving dedicated fans a fresh reason to dive back into Hyrule and share the sandbox experience with friends before Nintendo eventually shares details on the next official franchise entry.
Tags: The Legend of Zelda, PC Gaming, Modding, Co-op
Original article: Game Rant