Exciting news for Zelda fans: the highly anticipated Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has just received its 1.4.3 update, and it’s live now on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2! But here's where it gets interesting—while the update primarily focuses on fixing a specific issue, it also hints at broader improvements that Nintendo is keeping somewhat under wraps. And this is the part most people miss: the update specifically addresses a frustrating bug that prevented players from obtaining the Hinox Monster Medal, even after defeating the Black Hinox in Hyrule Castle. If you’ve been stuck on this, rejoice—the fix is here! By downloading the update, you’ll finally be able to claim your well-deserved medal.
Nintendo’s official patch notes are concise but impactful. Under the General section, they highlight:
- Fixed an issue where the Black Hinox in Hyrule Castle would incorrectly appear undefeated, blocking players from obtaining the Hinox Monster Medal. With this update, the medal is now within your grasp.
- Several other issues have been addressed to enhance the overall gameplay experience, though Nintendo hasn’t elaborated on the specifics. This vagueness has already sparked curiosity among players—what other improvements are hiding in this update? Is Nintendo holding back details to keep us guessing, or are these minor tweaks not worth mentioning?
For those who might have missed it, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild also received a new update tonight. You can find the patch notes for that game here: https://nintendoeverything.com/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-1-9-0-update-out-now-patch-notes/.
Controversial question for the community: Do you think Nintendo should be more transparent about the changes they make in updates, or does the mystery add to the excitement? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
