Is Hyrule Warriors part of the timeline?

Eiji Aonuma has stated that Hyrule Warriors exists as a "separate dimension" and is not part of the main series. However, he goes on to suggest that while the game does not slot into any particular part of the timeline, it has links to different periods of the timeline, and that characters have been "brought together".
Takedown request View complete answer on zelda.fandom.com

Is Hyrule Warriors before or after BOTW?

Set 100 years before Breath of the Wild, Age of Calamity takes place in an era glanced via flashbacks in the original game, and follows Link and Princess Zelda as they gather allies across Hyrule to fend off forces led by the evil Calamity Ganon, who is attempting to revive himself and destroy the kingdom.
Takedown request View complete answer on en.wikipedia.org

Is Age of Calamity an alternate timeline?

Story Differences

Although Link didn't die, he was gravely injured; Zelda also sealed herself in the castle with Ganon to stop his destruction. Overall, things were not too great. Age of Calamity takes place on a different timeline than Breath of the Wild.
Takedown request View complete answer on thegamer.com

Is Age of Calamity canon to Tears of the Kingdom?

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

No, it isn't. Yeah, because Nintendo declared it canon. Hence "Unless stated otherwise." Nintendo has not declared Age of Calamity to be canon and as it's a third party game, unless they've said otherwise, by default it's not canon.
Takedown request View complete answer on gamefaqs.gamespot.com

Is Age of Calamity canon to the Zelda timeline?

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is considered Non-Canon per the Canon guidelines because the order of events irreconcilably occur in a different order from what Nintendo has previously established as canon.
Takedown request View complete answer on zelda.fandom.com

Game Theory: Dear Nintendo, I FIXED Your Timeline! (Zelda)

Which Zelda game splits the timeline?

Zelda uses the Ocarina of Time to return Link to his own time. Link places the Master Sword back in the pedestal and closes the Door of Time. Navi, her mission complete, disappears. The timeline splits into three branches after Ocarina of Time.
Takedown request View complete answer on zelda.fandom.com

Is Hyrule Warriors part of Zelda series?

Hyrule Warriors' relationship to the Zelda franchise is classified in a few different ways. Iwata himself has called the game a "Zelda spin-off", and Nintendo's own website directly refers to both Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors: Legends as "The Legend of Zelda Games".
Takedown request View complete answer on en.wikipedia.org

Where does Hyrule Warriors fit into the Zelda timeline?

Eiji Aonuma has stated that Hyrule Warriors exists as a "separate dimension" and is not part of the main series. However, he goes on to suggest that while the game does not slot into any particular part of the timeline, it has links to different periods of the timeline, and that characters have been "brought together".
Takedown request View complete answer on zelda.fandom.com

Is Hyrule Warriors a crossover?

Highlights. Hyrule Warriors has successfully blended iconic Zelda characters with Musou-style gameplay since its debut on the Wii U in 2014. Fans are hopeful for a new Hyrule Warriors game that explores a wide crossover of characters from the Zelda franchise, including original ones.
Takedown request View complete answer on gamerant.com

Which Zelda game was 10,000 years before BOTW?

The first Great Calamity refers to the original emergence of Calamity Ganon, 10,000 years before the events of Breath of the Wild.
Takedown request View complete answer on zelda.fandom.com

Which Zelda game is canonically first?

The first game in the chronology is Skyward Sword, where Demise returns and is defeated by Zelda and Link. Demise curses them, however, beginning the cycle of battles that will continue forever.
Takedown request View complete answer on greenmangaming.com

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.
Takedown request View complete answer on screenrant.com

Is Hyrule Warriors canon now?

Hyrule Warriors Is Zelda's Dynasty Warriors Spin-Off

However, the original Hyrule Warriors games drew inspiration from several different games in the Zelda franchise, including Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess, and are considered non-canon by Nintendo.
Takedown request View complete answer on screenrant.com

Is Age of Calamity a prequel to BoTW 2?

Age of Calamity is a prequel to Breath of the Wild, the story of what happened 100 years prior, but the time travel aspect introduced right at the top of the game and in the demo that's been playable to fans for a few weeks already adds an x-factor. This story might not go where you think it will.
Takedown request View complete answer on vg247.com

Is BoTW not canon?

Nintendo has said BoTW has no timeline placement, yet it's still canon. Thus Hyrule Warriors should be considered canon too. Hyrule Warriors was said to not be a part of the main timeline, but happening in an alternate universe.
Takedown request View complete answer on zelda.fandom.com

Is demise in Tears of the Kingdom?

Although Demise himself doesn't appear in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, the former game indirectly alludes to Demise's role in Ganondorf's constant revivals just before the final boss fight against Dark Beast Ganon, and the latter game has Ganondorf's Demon King form having noticeable physical ...
Takedown request View complete answer on zelda.fandom.com

Did Hyrule Warriors change the timeline?

Nintendo's Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is an excellent game, but it has split The Legend of Zelda timeline once more. There were three Zelda timelines, which were united into one, and now there are two.
Takedown request View complete answer on screenrant.com

Will Tears of the Kingdom be connected to Skyward Sword?

“Tears of the Kingdom” builds on the sky of “Skyward Sword.” In fact, when I say “Tears of the Kingdom” lives up to the hype, I mean it tenfold. This game deserves to go down in history as one of the best Zelda games and potentially one of the best games ever made.
Takedown request View complete answer on westsidewired.net

Is Age of Calamity a spin off?

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a spin-off game of The Legend of Zelda series. It takes place in the world of Breath of the Wild in a different timeline during the second Great Calamity due to the time-traveling Terrako.
Takedown request View complete answer on zelda.fandom.com

Is Age of Calamity better than Definitive Edition?

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a fine action game with plenty to do, and a satisfyingly robust combat system. It's denser and more focused than Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, but that focus removes some of the charm.
Takedown request View complete answer on pcmag.com

Is Age of Calamity an expansion?

The Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Expansion Pass kicks off with newly added weapon types, and challenging enemies. Watch trailer for the game.
Takedown request View complete answer on zelda.nintendo.com

Did Age of Calamity sell well?

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has officially passed 4 million units sold. Easily one of the highest selling games Koei Tecmo has developed in a very long time.
Takedown request View complete answer on twitter.com

Is there a secret ending in Hyrule Warriors?

After you complete the main story and roll the credits, new quests and challenges will appear that allow you to unlock an additional scene. Getting the secret ending goes hand in hand with unlocking Terrako as a playable character.
Takedown request View complete answer on ign.com

Is Hyrule Warriors a prequel?

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the next game in the Zelda-inspired Dynasty Warriors spinoff series.
Takedown request View complete answer on gamesradar.com

Why is Hyrule Warriors not canon?

It appears the future heroes come from a time after the events of BOTW. It's non-canon to BOTW unless in BOTW 2 there is mention of it. It appears the future heroes come from a time after the events of BOTW.
Takedown request View complete answer on gamefaqs.gamespot.com

Previous question
Is Fortnite bigger than cod?
Next question
Can you kiss a girl in GTA?