THE ZELDA TIMELINE
Follow the legendary adventures of Link, Zelda and the heroes of Hyrule across generations.
The Legend Through Time
The history of The Legend of Zelda spans decades of unforgettable adventures.
From the original NES adventure in 1986 to the enormous worlds of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, each generation has added another chapter to the legend.
Explore the games below and travel through the history of Hyrule.
The Journey Begins
The Legend of Zelda
The adventure that started the legend. Link journeys across Hyrule in search of the pieces of the Triforce.
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Link begins another dangerous quest as he searches for a way to awaken Princess Zelda.
A Link to the Past
Link travels between the Light World and Dark World to rescue Princess Zelda.
Link's Awakening
Link awakens on the mysterious island of Koholint and begins a completely different kind of adventure.
Ocarina of Time
Link travels through time and faces Ganondorf in one of the most influential Zelda adventures.
Majora's Mask
Link enters Termina and has only three days to prevent the moon from destroying the world.
The Wind Waker
Link sets sail across a great ocean in search of his sister and discovers a flooded Hyrule.
Twilight Princess
Link enters the Twilight Realm and joins Midna to save Hyrule from darkness.
Skyward Sword
Explore the origins of the legendary Master Sword and the relationship between Link and Zelda.
Breath of the Wild
Link awakens after a century and explores a massive open-world version of Hyrule.
Tears of the Kingdom
Link returns to Hyrule and explores the skies, surface and mysterious depths beneath the kingdom.
Ocarina of Time Remake
Link returns to Hyrule and explores the skies, surface and mysterious depths beneath the kingdom.
🗡️ The Classic Era
1986 – 1993
NES, Super Nintendo and Game Boy adventures established the foundation of the Zelda formula.
🛡️ The 3D Era
1998 – 2011
Ocarina of Time transformed Zelda into a 3D adventure, followed by Majora's Mask, The Wind Waker, Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword.
🌿 The Open-World Era
2017 – Present
Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom reinvented exploration and gave players unprecedented freedom throughout Hyrule.
The Legend Continues
The history of Zelda is more than a collection of games. It is a journey through generations of consoles, unforgettable characters, legendary music and countless memories.
The adventure is never truly over.