The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Switch 2 Edition Duplication Glitch Explained
The Switch 2 edition of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was designed to enhance the original release—offering smoother performance (even during skydives), much faster load times, and an improved resolution. However, this next-gen upgrade also unintentionally introduced gameplay-breaking quirks—some of which players are now exploiting for creative, unintended fun. A newly discovered item duplication glitch, notably simpler than earlier methods, is a standout example.
Requirements for the Duplication Glitch
To replicate nearly any item in your inventory using this method, you’ll need:
- At least three copies of the target item (e.g., Diamonds);
- One sacrificial item (e.g., a consumable you’re willing to part with);
- Any bow equipped;
- Access to the Fuse ability—available to all players after the tutorial.
Step-by-Step Duplication Process
- Fuse one copy of the target item (e.g., a Diamond) to an arrow. This “splits” the stack—turning a single high-count slot into two separate stacks of the same item.
- Jump into the air, then pause the game.
- Consume or otherwise remove the sacrificial item (e.g., eat it), then unequip your bow. This triggers the creation of a second stack.
- Jump again, open the menu mid-air, hold the desired number of items (e.g., Diamonds) in your cursor, and select “Sort Inventory”.
- Unpause, drop the held items, then immediately pick them all back up.
Result: You now possess double the original quantity of the targeted item. (Don’t spend it all at once—whew.)
Additional Notes & Credits
For a visual walkthrough, YouTube creator Gaming Reinvented has published a clear, concise guide explaining the glitch step-by-step. Credit for the initial discovery appears to go to user Telkic.
In a related but separate incident, a user named Twink Link reportedly received a permanent Switch 2 console ban, leaving them effectively stuck in Nintendo’s support system—reportedly after a support agent laughed upon hearing the username.
