Zelda Timeline Updated Amid Ocarina of Time Remake Reveal
Nintendo has revised the official Legend of Zelda timeline. This update coincides with the reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. It introduces new complexities regarding Hyrule's founding and its connection to recent titles.
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Nintendo updates The Legend of Zelda’s timeline, plus Ocarina of Time tidbits
Nintendo has updated the official timeline for The Legend of Zelda series, following the reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's remake. The update clarifies the founding of Hyrule, suggesting King Rauru's establishment was the second founding. The remake also features visual elements similar to Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
Nintendo has quietly updated the Zelda timeline, and somehow the Ocarina of Time remake has made it even more…
Nintendo has updated the official Legend of Zelda timeline, adding complexity and potentially confirming a fan theory about the existence of two different Hyrules. The update, coinciding with the reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, places the founding of Hyrule separately from earlier events, aligning with the world seen in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
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.
