A Zelda: BOTW Secret Can Actually Get Link An Extra Horse

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Although usually only allows Link to have five horses, there appears to be a hidden game mechanic where he can gain a sixth. Horses are important companions in exploring Hyrule — has a vast open world, and Link often needs to traverse long distances that would take far too long to cover on foot. Horses follow the road automatically, so the player can appreciate the scenery while proceeding from point A to point B. They're also necessary for a handful of puzzles and minigames, including dressage time trials and mounted archery challenges.

includes a stable mechanic, where the player can catch and tame wild horses, then board them at one of 15 stables dotted around the map. One problem with horses in , however, is that stables apparently only allow players to store five horses at a time — if they want more, they'll have to give one up. However, there's a workaround that players can use to claim a sixth horse.

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As YouTuber Wolf Link demonstrated in a recent video, has a secret sixth slot for unregistered horses. To claim a horse in, players normally have to tame it, ride it to a stable, name it, and pay a fee. Although most objects that players leave behind disappear whenever a loading screen appears, registered horses remain where the player left them. However, also saves the horse that Link most recently tamed as if it were one a registered horse, and won't despawn it — even if the player turns off the console. Whether thisis a glitch that affects horses or an intentional mechanic, this mechanic can be extremely useful.

However, this advantageous hidden mechanic comes with a few drawbacks. The player can’t name horses in the sixth slot or revive them if they