Nintendo had the Zelda timeline planned out in an "enormous document" as far back as 2003, but Shigeru Miyamoto said it's actually "not that important to us"
Nintendo has maintained an extensive document detailing the timeline for The Legend of Zelda series since at least 2003. However, Shigeru Miyamoto stated that while the timeline exists, the company prioritizes game system development over strict narrative continuity.
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