The Legend of Zelda: Tears of Kingdom continues the story of Breath of the Wild, and while there were speculations that it might be the final game in the current timeline, it doesn’t necessarily mean the end of the entire franchise. The progression of the Zelda series is based on the continuity established in Skyward Sword, where Demise curses future generations (specifically those who take on the roles of Link and Zelda) to face his evil. The Link and Zelda in TOTK are believed to be the youngest generation in the series chronologically, as both BOTW and TOTK take place long after previous games. However, their connection to the past and their placement in the series’ timeline suggest a possible resolution to the intergenerational conflict between Link, Zelda, and Demise.
Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
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Tears of the Kingdom did not end Zelda’s timeline by creating a circular loop, as some speculated before the game’s release in May 2023. In other words, TOTK did not bring Link and Zelda back to the time of Skyward Sword in a destined time loop. Such a significant revision to the Zelda timeline, let alone an ending to the series, might seem too bold and outlandish for TOTK. However, the symbolism, lore, and design in TOTK, particularly with the Zonai and Zelda’s time-traveling, suggest that not only is a time loop possible, but it may also be the direction the series is heading in the future.
The argument for Tears of the Kingdom being the final Zelda game revolved around the lore of its titular character, Zelda. In Skyward Sword, the goddess Hylia sacrifices herself to save the people of Hyrule before being reincarnated as Zelda. This led many fans, including YouTuber Zeltik, to speculate that TOTK would see Zelda becoming Hylia again in an attempt to save Hyrule – a theory that was partially correct. However, this would create a cycle where Hylia and Zelda have to transform into each other to protect the kingdom, making TOTK the endpoint of this cycle and bringing The Legend of Zelda timeline back to where it was in Skyward Sword.
2023-08-28 00:48:03
Article from screenrant.com
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