Two talentedZeldamodders have come up with a Halloween-themed DLC forThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The latest installment in the popularZeldafranchise debuted on the Nintendo Switch right when it launched in 2017. Since then, gamers and modders alike have found creative ways to expand upon it, whether its modding it or even speedrunning the game.The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildcertainly hasn’t lost its popularity years later as gamers eagerly anticipate the sequel,Tears of the Kingdom,dueto release next year.
WhenThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildfirst debuted, the first real open-worldZeldagame gave players a chance to do whatever they pleased in no particular order. If a player wanted to go straight to Hyrule Castle from the start, gamers were welcome to do so. Unfortunately, after beating the game, there wasn’t much to do. Players hungry for more content had to purchase theBreath of the Wild: Expansion Pass.Gamers could alsopass the time in the prequel and spin-off tothistitleHyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Thankfully with the number of talented modders out there, players now have options to enjoy what they already own.
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YouTuber andZeldamodder Waikuteru worked with fellow modder Sockpoppet to create a new fan-madeBreath of the Wildspooky Halloween DLC titled “The Halloween Haunt.” Gamers are in for a unique creepy adventure. Waikuteru was also behind another popular mod known as “Breath of the Wild: Second Wind.” This new DLC includes a slew of spooky content, such as a new story, armor, weapons, NPCs, and a creepy new boss known as The Phantom Rider. Thankfully there are other cool mods out there such asan unofficialBreath of the WildMultiplayer Mod created by another talented fan.
The premise of “The Halloween Haunt” tasks Link with saving Koroks, who have been mysteriously cursed. Players must venture into The Lost Woods to finally find the only cure for the curse, pumpkins ironically. Cooking is the answer to breaking the spell, and a special stew must be brewed to save the Koroks. Link must also battle the same creature that cursed the poor Koroks in the first place, who happens to guard the critical ingredient. Another unique mod worth mentioning wasone that restored Hyrule Castle to its glory utilizing assets fromHyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.
WhileTears of the Kingdomis a while away from being released, it’s nice to see fans like Waikuteru going the extra mile to include fun seasonal mods. Maybe fans will see a Holiday-themed mod come to life next month.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis available now on Nintendo Switch and Wii U.
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