Where Is Tears of the Kingdom in the Zelda Timeline?
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Have you ever wondered where ‘Tears of the Kingdom’ fits in the grand Zelda timeline? If you’re a fan of Link’s epic adventures, this is probably on your mind.
So, let’s dive right into figuring out the placement of ‘Tears of the Kingdom’ within the Zelda series chronology.
Locating ‘Tears of the Kingdom’ in Zelda’s Timeline
‘Tears of the Kingdom’ is a direct sequel to ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,’ which places it after the events of its predecessor in the Zelda timeline. This means players will continue Link’s story in Hyrule, facing new challenges and unraveling fresh mysteries.
Since the Zelda series has a complex timeline that splits into three different pathways, pinpointing the exact chronological order can be challenging. However, ‘Tears of the Kingdom’ and ‘Breath of the Wild’ belong to the timeline where Link awakens after a long slumber to find Hyrule in ruins, which is separate from the timelines of other games like ‘Ocarina of Time’ and ‘Twilight Princess.’
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