Nintendo Submits Patent Applications for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Innovations

Recently disclosed patents for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom reveal Nintendo's efforts to protect its intellectual property. Over the past few months, the company has submitted numerous patent applications to the Japan Patent Office, as observed on naoya2k's blog and reported by Automaton. These applications span multiple aspects of the game, including the capabilities and limitations of Link's Ultrahand ability and the algorithms used to simulate vehicle movement. Additionally, a patent has been filed for the game's loading screen, which is designed to enhance the gaming experience during transitional periods. Further research by GamesIndustry.biz has uncovered similar patent applications with the US Patent and Trademark Office, focusing on mechanics such as the Recall ability.