This rumor is based heavily on the hieroglyphics in the Nintendo Direct trailer. The Zonai remain a mystery throughout Breath of the Wild , but one theory connects the tribe to the Twili from Zelda: Twilight Princess . By the time players explore Hyrule in BOTW , only ruins of the Zonai are left, but the writing matches that by the stone images in the Tears of the Kingdom trailer. This rumor connects to the first one listed in that, if any of the Zonai are alive, they may have relocated to the floating islands in order to survive a possible calamity, assuming some of said islands don’t come from the ground like floating Hyrule Castle in the first reveal trailer. Since information on the Zonai is limited, players have to look to the symbolism found in their ruins and the TOTK to craft this ru
Once the sequel to Legend of Zelda: Breath Of the Wild exploits of the Wild _ – tentatively called _Breath of the Wild 2 – comes out, characters from another Zelda game, Twilight Princess , could make an appearance. Which ones, if any, can’t be said for certain since there’s still so much of the game still shrouded in mystery, however. Breath of the Wild 2 is set to release some time in 2023, so it will be some time before players see whether any characters will ret
The Zora are a race of water-breathing people who bear heavy inspiration from aquatic creature — fishlike beings are some of the best NPCs in Legend of Zelda games . The Zora have created their own city called Zora’s Domain which in most iterations is located just above a body of water, rather than underne
In Breath of the Wild , there are cameos from Twilight Princess and other past Zelda games in the form of special armor in the DLC. These include Midna’s helmet and the infamous Majora’s Mask. They may be a small detail, but they’re at least partial proof that the events and characters of previous games are present in BOTW ‘s universe. Where exactly BOTW fits into Legend of Zelda ‘s split timelines is unclear, but it’s widely regarded to be at the very end of one of them or a united timeline, so almost any character from past games could theoretically appear in BOTW
The ball and chain is one of the most interesting weapons that Link has been able to wield in the past, and it’s a shame that it didn’t resurface in another adventure after Twilight Princess . It did see relevance again as one of Link’s alternate weapons in Hyrule Warriors , where it granted him an impressive moveset. Connecting Tears of the Kingdom to Twilight Princess could open a lot of possibilities, with the ball and chain as a weapon being one of the b
Another item from Twilight Princess , the Spinner occupied a niche that very few other items in the Zelda series have taken on. The Spinner was an item that Link could ride. Such a role has otherwise been occupied almost solely by Epona, Link’s trusted horse companion. Although it has only gotten one real appearance thus far, the Spinner’s unique qualities could make it a useful tool in Link’s next advent
Link’s list of items only gets longer with every game, and that leaves a lot of good candidates for returning items in every installment. There is a lot that can be gained from revitalizing a few classic items for a new title, especially since Breath of the Wild already did a good job of changing the status quo. Hopefully, _Tears of the Kingdom _ can provide players with Link’s best arsenal
The Hyoi Pear’s use and effect were simple. Link would place the pear on his head, and a seagull would swoop down and eat it. From there, the player would be able to control the seagull until it either took damage, or the player willingly gave up control. While the idea sunds about as silly as Wind Waker ‘s Link playing a theremin , it was quite useful, as the seagull could find treasures and even solve some puzzles. It was an odd item, but one that could have plenty of potential for a second appearance. After Breath of the Wild required Link to survive in post-calamity Hyrule, being able to recruit the local wildlife for help in Tears of the Kindgom could be a good next s
If Hyrule is indeed enveloped by Malice in Tears of the Kingdom , it could change the game drastically. Just like it corrupted the Guardians and Divine Beasts in BOTW , Malice may turn regular animals such as boar and deer into hostile monsters, and may do the same to sentient species like Hylians and Rito. It’s established that Malice has the capability to do this since it happened to Naydra in BOTW , and in the very first TOTK trailer , it flows over a rat, which could be another hint that it will corrupt the various inhabitants of Hyrule in BOTW 2 and turn them into powerful enemies and bosses . If this possibility proves true, the game may be much harder than BOTW was due to a lack of people to work at shops and inns, though it’s still possible for these services to be pres
Part of what has made the Legend of Zelda series so enduring is its many strong characters. Link has always remained the series’ star, and while he’s proven to be a consistently strong protagonist, it’s high time that another beloved character had the spotlight. There are plenty of other characters whose combination of interesting storyline potential and intriguing combat styles would shake things up in innovative ways. As players replay Zelda games before Tears of the Kingdom releases, they will likely even come across more strong candidates for other main characters not listed here. While these **Legend of Zelda ** characters may never get their time in the sun, their potential is a testament to the series’ well-crafted charact