Unveiling the Emotional Journey: Zelda Fan Updates Timeline with Tears of the Kingdom Impact

A Zelda enthusiast has recently revised the timeline of the series to incorporate significant events from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. While this installment follows directly after Breath of the Wild, several crucial moments occur in a different era.

Following an exploration of the ancient Zonai ruins beneath Hyrule Castle, Link once again becomes separated from Zelda and is afflicted by the spreading Gloom, rendering him immobile. However, with the aid of Rauru's power, Link is saved from any further harm to his body after his right arm and Master Sword begin to deteriorate. The story then takes Link to Great Sky Island, where he undergoes an extensive tutorial, acquiring new abilities and regaining his bearings for the upcoming adventure in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Rauru ensures that Link receives proper guidance to unlock the Temple of Time and disperse the clouds beneath the Great Sky Island. Once the "The Closed Door" quest is successfully accomplished, Link can plummet down to Hyrule and commence his exhaustive search for Zelda.

Zelda fan Milor64 recently made an update to a series timeline, incorporating Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Zelda's journey into the past. In this updated timeline, it is revealed that Zelda escapes her untimely fate by traveling back in time to the era when Rauru and Sonia reigned as Hyrule's first king and queen in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The timeline also highlights important events recounted in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's memories, which can be discovered by exploring Hyrule and progressing through the Geoglyph main quest. Furthermore, the timeline encompasses all previous Zelda titles and documents the events that transpired after Ganondorf's appearance in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, including the downfall of Hyrule's Champions.

Opinions among fans regarding the accuracy of the updated timeline vary. Some Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players believe that Hyrule's royal family was already aware that Zelda would need to relive the era of Rauru and Sonia. Additionally, a few Zelda fans argue that Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom should have their own distinct timeline, considering the thousands of years that have seemingly passed in the official canon.

The placement of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in the Zelda timeline sparks ongoing discussion within the community regarding its significance and accuracy. Nonetheless, the updated timeline offers a general understanding of the chronological order of classic and modern Zelda titles. For instance, fans widely recognize The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword as the first game in the series timeline. Similarly, Breath of the Wild marks the beginning of the latest saga, followed by Tears of the Kingdom as its sequel.

The Zelda timeline has the potential to expand if Nintendo releases new Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom DLC. Although Nintendo has not made an official announcement regarding DLC for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, some fans believe it is only a matter of time due to the game's immense success and hints of potential new content found through datamining.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is available now for Nintendo Switch.