Where Is Breath Of The Wild In The Zelda Timeline

Okay, let's talk about something that causes more arguments than board games on Thanksgiving: The Zelda Timeline. Specifically, where does Breath of the Wild fit? Buckle up, because I have a theory. It might be a little... controversial.

Timeline Trauma: A Shared Experience

We've all been there. Someone says, "Oh, Ocarina of Time is obviously before Majora's Mask." Cue the internet exploding. It's a minefield, folks. A beautiful, pixelated minefield.

Nintendo themselves have even given us an "official" timeline. But let's be honest, does anyone really understand it? It branches more than my family tree after a DNA test.

My Hot Take: It Doesn't Matter (Much)

Here's where I lose some of you. I think the timeline obsession can sometimes miss the point. These games are about adventure. About saving Hyrule (again). And about cute little Koroks hiding everywhere.

Seriously, those Koroks are adorable. They make my day.

Breath of the Wild: A Fresh Start?

So, where does Breath of the Wild fit? The game itself seems deliberately vague. Ancient tech, familiar races, and a whole lot of rusty Guardians. It's a melting pot of Zelda history.

There are references to almost every game! The Rito tribe, the Zora, even subtle nods to Skyward Sword. It's like Nintendo threw everything into a blender.

My (unpopular) opinion? It's at the end. Of all the timelines. Hear me out!

The Convergence Theory (My Pet Theory)

What if, after countless cycles of reincarnation and timeline splits, everything... merged? Think of it like a cosmic reset button. A new Hyrule born from the ashes of the old.

All those familiar elements? Echoes of past adventures. Remnants of timelines colliding. A beautiful, chaotic mess that is uniquely Breath of the Wild.

It explains the mix of advanced technology and medieval charm. The familiarity, yet the feeling of something totally new. It just feels right to me.

But Wait, There's More!

Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe Breath of the Wild is secretly a prequel to Zelda's Racing Adventure: Hyrule GP. Okay, that game doesn't exist (yet). But a girl can dream.

Ultimately, the beauty of Zelda is its flexibility. Each game stands on its own. Each offers a unique experience.

So, does the timeline really matter? Play the games. Enjoy the stories. Save Hyrule. And maybe, just maybe, find a Korok or two along the way.

Let the Debate Begin!

I'm ready for the comments section. Tell me why I'm wrong! Tell me why I'm right! Just please, be nice to the Koroks. They're innocent in all this.

And remember, it's just a game. A really, really good game. So, let's have fun arguing about it!