12 Best Zelda: TOTK Replay Ideas and Challenge Runs
Polygon has compiled 12 specific ways to approach subsequent playthroughs of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. While the game merits multiple playthroughs due to its size and exploration opportunities—including numerous sky islands and caves to discover—repeating the same approach eventually becomes less engaging.
The guide presents challenge run ideas and playstyle restrictions designed to make replay experiences feel genuinely new. These include both familiar challenge restrictions and suggestions for exploring the game’s story from different angles.
One featured challenge is “Ditch Fast Travel,” which eliminates warp mechanics and requires players to traverse Hyrule exclusively on foot, horseback, or basic vehicles. After completing the tutorial normally, players must navigate the world manually to reach their destinations. These structured challenges are intended to help players discover previously skipped content while maintaining engagement across multiple playthroughs.