Nintendo has released new updates for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Version 1.4.3 for Tears of the Kingdom addresses a specific progression issue tied to the Black Hinox in Hyrule Castle, while Version 1.9.0 for Breath of the Wild introduces Thai language support on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside general stability improvements.
The updates focus primarily on gameplay fixes and system-level adjustments rather than new content. While these patches are relatively small in scope, they resolve lingering issues that could affect completion progress and overall stability, ensuring a smoother experience across Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 systems.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Version 1.4.3
Released: February 17, 2026
General
- Fixed an issue where the Black Hinox in Hyrule Castle appeared as undefeated even after being defeated, preventing players from obtaining the Hinox Monster Medal
- After downloading update 1.4.3, players can properly obtain the Hinox Monster Medal
- Addressed several other issues to improve the gameplay experience
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Version 1.9.0
Released: February 17, 2026
General – Nintendo Switch 2
- Added Thai as a supported language
- Setting the system language to Thai or Thai English on Nintendo Switch 2 changes in game text to Thai
- Audio language does not support Thai
- Selecting Match System Settings under Options keeps voice audio in English
General – Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch
- Addressed several issues to improve the gameplay experience
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild originally launched on March 3, 2017, for Wii U and Nintendo Switch, while The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom released on May 12, 2023, for Nintendo Switch. Both titles later received enhanced Nintendo Switch 2 Editions on June 5, 2025.
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