Zelda Fan Creates Epic Hyrule Podracer in Tears of the Kingdom

A player of Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has taken advantage of the game's new Ultrahand and Fuse powers to create a Hyrule version of the Podracers seen in Star Wars. Since its release two weeks ago, fans of the game have been sharing entertaining videos of their experiences delving into all that the latest blockbuster Zelda game has to offer. The game's open world allows players to combine various resources to create unique tools, weapons, and vehicles, leading to some truly imaginative creations to aid in the quest to defeat Ganondorf.

Hovercrafts, flying attack drones capable of unleashing devastating laser blasts on Link's enemies, and working catapults that can launch the hero to any location are just some of the inventions fans have come up with. Many have even taken inspiration from existing properties, with Star Wars being a popular choice. It's clear that the possibilities in Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are endless, and players are excited to see what other creative ideas they can come up with.

A video showcasing a Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom creation has been shared on Reddit by user meatswipe. The short clip displays a Podracer from Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, expertly crafted using wooden logs and wind turbines. Although not as swift as the Tatooine racers ridden by Anakin Skywalker and his crew, the vehicle performs well as a means of transportation in Hyrule.

Despite not having made an appearance in a Star Wars film since 1999, Podracing remains a beloved and perilous sport, especially in video game form. The fan-favorite Star Wars Episode 1: Racer, released alongside the movie, won over many who were skeptical of the prequel trilogy with its fluid racing mechanics, multiple vehicles, and courses. Although no new Podracing games have been released since 2002's Star Wars Racer Revenge, an updated version of the original Racer was launched on last-gen consoles in October 2020.

Star Wars and The Legend of Zelda are two beloved franchises that share many classic fantasy elements. In a creative twist, one fan of Tears of the Kingdom has used Link's new vehicle-crafting abilities to recreate the iconic Podracer from The Phantom Menace. It remains to be seen if Link possesses the Jedi-like reflexes required to handle this powerful racing machine he has just crafted. Should he fail, his latest quest to save the kingdom of Hyrule could be cut short. Fans of both franchises can experience the thrilling adventure of Tears of the Kingdom now, available on Nintendo Switch.