Are all Zelda games connected?

Some Zelda games are connected to each other as direct sequels, such as Majora's Mask taking place shortly after Ocarina of Time, while others are connected more loosely as part of an overarching timeline. Even then, most Zelda games can be played as standalone titles.
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Are all the Zelda games in the same timeline?

The Adult Timeline is made up entirely of games featuring "toon Link," though the Link present in Spirit Tracks is a different Link entirely. Spirit Tracks takes place 100 years after the two previous games. Players have had questions and made theories about the Legend of Zelda timeline for years.
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How do all the Zelda games fit together?

The stories don't seem to fit together, and many of them contradict themselves. However, Nintendo claims that all 22 games are part of the same canon, and are just spread across five alternate timelines. This is enough to make anyone's head spin, but between our team we've played each and every Zelda game.
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Do you need to play Zelda games in order?

All of the Zelda games have a self contained story, so you should be able to start anywhere and enjoy the game and understand what is going on. If you are into the overall story, or if your goal is to play through them all, I recommend playing the games in Chronological order.
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Are all Zelda related?

Not every Link is related; few actually are, for that matter, but every Zelda is descended from one single Zelda: the Zelda featured in Skyward Sword. All the Princesses you see throughout the series are related as the Hyrule Royal family is simply one single lineage in The Legend of Zelda.
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Is Ganon the same in every Zelda game?

Yes, they are basically the same person. Ganondorf can morph into a monster boar (pig?). Sometimes he appears already as said monster (a Link to the Past, the legend of Zelda) and sometimes he changes from human into said monster (Ocarina of Time, Twilight Princess).
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Is Breath of the Wild connected to Tears of the Kingdom?

Tears of the Kingdom takes place after Breath of the Wild, at the end of the Zelda timeline in the kingdom of Hyrule. Link and Zelda set out to explore a cavern beneath Hyrule Castle, from which a poisonous substance called gloom has been seeping out and causing people to fall ill.
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What is the best Zelda game to start with?

Although every game is unique and worth playing in it's own right, you'll likely want to start with the Zelda games on the Nintendo Switch as it's the most accessible console. This means your best bet would be either Link's Awakening, Skyward Sword, Breath of the Wild, or Tears of the Kingdom.
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Can I start with any Zelda game?

While there are popular entry points like Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild, any Zelda game is a good place to start.
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Do I have to play Breath of the Wild first?

You Don't Have To Play BOTW Before TOTK

The new Zelda game has completely changed the controls and mechanics - so much so, that those without muscle memory of Breath of the Wild's own controls will likely have an easier time mastering them.
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Why is there no Triforce in Tears of the Kingdom?

However, a core aspect of the Triforce is how it grants wishes before disappearing. With this in mind, it's very possible that the reason the Triforce is no longer seen is that Zelda's usage of it at the end of Breath of the Wild was her wish, causing it to disappear.
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What is the longest gap between Zelda games?

That record was five years, five months, and 15 days, while the gap between Breath of the Wild and the next game, Breath of the Wild 2 is now five years, five months, 16 days, and counting.
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How many years have passed in Tears of the Kingdom?

This is also the general consensus online, with many on Reddit agreeing that Tears of the Kingdom seems to take place roughly five to six years after the events of Breath of the Wild. "If I had to guess probably like six or seven years based on the apparent age of Hudson's daughter," one user suggested.
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Should I play Breath of the Wild before Tears of the Kingdom?

While it's not absolutely necessary, I would still recommend playing Breath of the Wild first. You don't have to beat the game, just get yourself familiarized with the lore, gameplay, and the map in general.
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Is the Zelda timeline a loop?

T ears of the Kingdom introduces a time loop that finally explains the existence of the Downfall Timeline and its relationship to Princess Zelda's time travel. The time loop theory suggests that every game in the series exists on a repeated loop, allowing for minor inconsistencies and different player experiences.
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Do the Zelda timelines merge?

The Legend of Zelda series was once split into three timelines after the events of Ocarina of Time; however, they merged into one in Breath of the Wild. Age of Calamity then introduced a new timeline split by meddling with the events before Botw.
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Can I play Tears of the Kingdom if I've never played Zelda?

The basic controls are the same in the sequel, too, so BOTW veterans will naturally hit the ground running quicker in TOTK. So, no, you don't have to play Breath of the Wild before Tears of the Kingdom. However, if you're a video game fan, Breath of the Wild is a brilliant one and you probably should play it sometime.
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What is the easiest Zelda game?

7 Easiest The Legend Of Zelda Games, Ranked
  1. 1 Twilight Princess.
  2. 2 The Wind Waker. ...
  3. 3 A Link Between Worlds. ...
  4. 4 Phantom Hourglass. ...
  5. 5 Minish Cap. ...
  6. 6 Skyward Sword. ...
  7. 7 Breath Of The Wild. ...
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Does every Zelda game start with Link sleeping?

In total, there are ten Legend of Zelda games that start with Link asleep in the beginning. Most of these titles open with Link sleeping in his bed, though there are a few outliers when he is either in someone else's bed or on the floor somewhere.
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Which Zelda game is hardest?

10 Hardest Legend Of Zelda Games, Ranked
  1. 1 Zelda II: The Adventure Of Link. Game FAQ Difficulty Score: 4.16/5.
  2. 2 The Legend of Zelda. Game FAQ Difficulty Score: 3.74/5. ...
  3. 3 The CD-I Trilogy. ...
  4. 4 Breath Of The Wild. ...
  5. 5 Majora's Mask. ...
  6. 6 Oracle Of Ages. ...
  7. 7 Tears Of The Kingdom. ...
  8. 8 A Link To The Past. ...
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What is the longest Zelda game?

10 Longest The Legend Of Zelda Games
  1. 1 Tears Of The Kingdom - Roughly 55 Hours.
  2. 2 Breath Of The Wild - Roughly 50 Hours. ...
  3. 3 Skyward Sword - Roughly 38 Hours. ...
  4. 4 Twilight Princess - Roughly 37 Hours. ...
  5. 5 The Wind Waker - Roughly 30 Hours. ...
  6. 6 Ocarina Of Time - Roughly 27 Hours. ...
  7. 7 Majora's Mask - Roughly 20 Hours. ...
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Which Zelda should I play first on switch?

Breath of the Wild is a fantastic entry point into the series, especially for new players. It's maybe the most popular game in the franchise, and it completely reimagines what a Zelda game can be.
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Does anything transfer to Tears of the Kingdom?

No. Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are two separate games. Despite this, any horses you had registered at a stable in Breath of the Wild before starting Tears of the Kingdom will be transferred but that's it.
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Why does Hyrule look different in Tears of the Kingdom?

Changes to Hyrule's Open World

While much of its landmass matches closely with how things looked during Breath of the Wild, the Upheval has thrown many things into disarray, destroying old pathways and creating new ones, and the people of Hyrule have adapated by moving or creating new settlements.
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Is Ganon going to be in Tears of the Kingdom?

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom had Ganondorf return as the villain, which isn't surprising considering how prevalent he is in the Zelda series overall.
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