In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the Great Hyrule Forest is shrouded in fog, making it difficult for players to enter through the Lost Woods. However, it is still possible to access the forest without any special items or quests. This guide will provide detailed instructions on how to achieve this, enabling players to conquer the Lost Woods and reach the Korok Forest beyond.
Update - August 21st, 2023: In Tears of the Kingdom, players face a new challenge when trying to enter the Great Hyrule Forest. Navigating the mysterious fog is no longer enough. Instead, players must venture into The Depths and approach the forest from underneath. Initially confusing, once players understand the correct chasm and path to take, they will be able to breach the Great Forest of Hyrule in Tears of the Kingdom quickly. To further illustrate this, the guide has been updated with a video.