The Legend of Zelda Timeline: Nintendo Offers Clarity Amid Fan Theories

Nintendo has taken steps to clarify the complex lore surrounding The Legend of Zelda series. Devotees of the series can finally exhale in deep relief, as the long-standing discussions regarding the timeline are now settled.

During Nintendo Live 2024 in Sydney, observant attendees spotted an official timeline created by Nintendo. This chronological sequence uniquely positions the latest additions, Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild, in a separate category from earlier games, effectively putting an end to the debates about their chronological positioning, and hopefully the resulting disagreements as well.

However, this resolution has not fully appeased every fan. A user on X expressed their belief that these recent titles would exist in an entirely different timeline, supporting their theory with a comment about the game Age of Calamity. While hindsight makes it easy to claim correctness after getting information, other fans have pointed out flaws in this assertion. Another user noted that Age of Calamity functions as a distinct branching timeline separate from Breath of the Wild, while another mentioned inconsistencies in how Age of Calamity aligns with previous events and character ages in the franchise.

Some fans have even begun to question the overall accuracy and significance of the presented timeline. Nonetheless, it seems that the consensus is leaning toward embracing the idea of a peaceful resolution.

So let’s all join in a spirit of unity and enjoy the series that has brought us together.