Dark Horse Announces Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Lore Book for March 2027
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Secrets of the Zonai arrives March 30, 2027 in Standard and Hero editions, with interviews and Zonai lore.
Dark Horse has announced a new hardcover book, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Secrets of the Zonai, set for release on March 30, 2027. According to Screen Rant, the book is a lore-heavy prequel that explores the history of Hyrule leading up to the events of Tears of the Kingdom.
The volume includes more than 50 pages of art, nearly 300 pages of behind-the-scenes information, and over 80 pages of lore about the Zonai. It also features interviews with producer Eiji Aonuma, director Hidemaro Fujibayashi, and art director Satoru Takizawa.
Two editions will be available. The Standard Edition costs $59.99, while the Hero Edition costs $119.99 and adds a green slipcase, an exclusive cover, an art print of Link and the Sages, a cloth map of the depths of Hyrule, and a Zelda Tear replica.
Pre-orders are open through the official Dark Horse store. The book was originally scheduled to launch in October 2026 before being delayed to its current March 30, 2027 date.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was released on May 12, 2023. Nintendo has not commented on the book's contents beyond the details released by Dark Horse.
Quick answers
When does The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Secrets of the Zonai come out?
The book is set for release on March 30, 2027.
How much do the editions cost?
The Standard Edition is $59.99 and the Hero Edition is $119.99.
Where can I pre-order the book?
Pre-orders are available from the official Dark Horse store.