Nintendo Switch is a popular video game console and its popularity is defined by its status as the third best-selling console of all time. Now, a console does not sell just for its name, instead, buyers pay for it for its games. The Legend of Zelda [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/the-legend-of-zelda/]: Breath of the Wild was one such game, and it sold like hotcakes! It’s a popular franchise, and it was a very well-made game; both of these factors played a part in this game’s success. And it appears Tears of the Kingdom is on a similar path to success! NINTENDO SWITCH EXCLUSIVE THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TEARS OF THE KINGDOM IS ALREADY BREAKING RECORDS The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the much-anticipated sequel to 2017’s Breath of the Wild. Fans all over the world are getting impatient to get their hands on it, just as they did in 2017 for its predecessor. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Tears-of-the-Kingdom.jpg] The game is available for purchase, and its popularity is such that its collector’s edition [https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-nintendo-direct-the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-everything-that-collectors-edition-gets-you/] is already out of stock. And recently, one more piece of proof of this game’s popularity was seen when the game broke pre-order numbers for Breath of the Wild. That’s also eight weeks before its release! Hyrule? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-would-the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-mark-the-end-of-hyrule/] it is definitely expected that the trend will continue upward, and the sales will keep getting better. Well, it’s no surprise if a sequel sells better than its previous installment, as people are always excited about one. And on the other hand, this game is part of a franchise that has a huge fan following. Nintendo is no stranger to huge sales numbers either. Nintendo [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nintendo/] games often end up breaking sales records and selling way more copies than anyone expects them to. The big reason for this kind of fan base is the gameplay of their games. Nintendo is known for making fun games first and then worrying about their visuals and length. The unmatched sales of its games are evident in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. This game sold over 10 million copies [https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-despite-severe-backlash-at-release-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-achieved-the-biggest-uk-physical-launch-for-2022/] in its launch weekend. Even though the games were not very visually appealing and riddled with issues, they still sold and were appreciated by the community for their sheer fun quotient. Fans are expecting Tears of the Kingdom to fall in a similar category; besides, it’s even looking very good. WATCH THIS STORY- The Best Games to Play On Xbox One [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/the-best-games-to-play-on-xbox-one-halo-witcher-3-red-dead-redemption-news-esports/] 

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<h3>The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild - History, Gameplay, and 2023 Update</h3>
The Legend of Zelda is one of the most well-known video game series, with a strong history that started 37 years ago. The Legend of Zelda, usually known simply as Zelda, is a Nintendo action-adventure franchise that began in 1986. The series has had over 19 installments, with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild being the most well-known.

The 2017-released game is a Nintendo exclusive, as are other Zelda titles. It was the final Zelda title on the Wii U and the first one available on the groundbreaking <strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/nintendo-switch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Switch</a></strong>. BOTW follows an amnesiac Link who is on the journey to save Princess Zelda while also protecting the Hyrule Kingdom from Calamity Ganon.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-830811" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-switch-hero.jpg" alt="The Legend of Zelda" width="1920" height="1080" />
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gameplay</h2>
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild stays an action-adventure to its core like every other installment in this Nintendo series. Although, there are some other elements like role-playing and stealth, the most mind-blowing features of this 2017-released game were the Open-world setting and the non-linear gameplay.

Because of the above features, fans had a lot of freedom in exploring the Hyrule Kingdom. These features led to the introduction of scavenging mechanics; Link has to scavenge through the Hyrule for resources. In this game, Link doesn't have access to undegradable weapons. So he needs to create new weapons with those resources to replace the degrading ones.

The <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nintendo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Nintendo</strong></a> exclusive also didn't give infinite stamina. So, the amnesiac hero will have a tough time running across or climbing any mountain in Hyrule. If Link loses his stamina while climbing a mountain or swimming, it will lead to his death. But despite these limitations, the game heavily focuses on exploration. So the above actions must be risked to progress in the game.
<h2>When does Breath of the Wild happen in the Zelda timeline?</h2>
The Zelda timeline is possibly the most complex one in the history of video games. The 19 installments in the Zelda series are neither released in chronological order nor are they all set in the same timeline. Instead, there are multiple timelines in this franchise. So when does this part happen in this confusing timeline?

Breath of the Wild takes place after all prior Zelda titles in the series and doesn't have a proper link to any of the three classic timelines. The creators want to leave it to the players to come up with the connection between this and the past games in this series. But having no links will also let Nintendo to further explore this series in the future.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1196323" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/legend-of-zelda-botw.jpeg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" />

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a hack-and-slash Zelda game released by Nintendo in 2020. This game is set 100 years before the events of Breath of the Wild, serving as a prequel to the latter. But the events of the Age of Calamity diverged from the history provided in Breath of the Wild, resulting in a different timeline.
<h2>What happens after Breath of the Wild?</h2>
This new Zelda saga, which began with Breath of the Wild, did not conclude in 2017. There is a sequel to this Nintendo Switch title which is called Tears of the Kingdom, <strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-why-did-the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-take-so-long-to-release/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">set to release on May 12, 2023</a>.</strong> This next Legend of Zelda game will take up the plot where Breath of the Wild left off.

The amnesiac Link will embark on another journey across Hyrule, exploring the land and skies in search of the strength required to defeat the menacing threat that endangers the Hyrule Kingdom. There are rumors that this nemesis is none other than the iconic Zelda villain Ganondorf, the Great King of Evil.
<h2>Details</h2>
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<p style="text-align: center">March 3, 2017</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Action-Adventure</p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><b>Developer</b></p>
</td>
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<p style="text-align: center">Nintendo EPD</p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><b>Publisher</b></p>
</td>
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<p style="text-align: center">Nintendo</p>
</td>
</tr>
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<p style="text-align: center"><b>Director</b></p>
</td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center">Hidemaro Fujibayashi</p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><strong>Producer</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Eiji Aonuma</p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><strong>Platform</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Nintendo Switch, Wii U</p>
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild &#8211; History, Gameplay, and 2023 Update The Legend of Zelda is one of the most well-known video game series, with a strong history that started 37 years ago. The Legend of Zelda, usually known simply as Zelda, is a Nintendo action-adventure franchise that began in 1986. The series has had over 19 installments, with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild being the most well-known. The 2017-released game is a Nintendo exclusive, as are other Zelda titles. It was the final Zelda title on the Wii U and the first one available on the groundbreaking Switch. BOTW follows an amnesiac Link who is on the journey to save Princess Zelda while also protecting the Hyrule Kingdom from Calamity Ganon. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gameplay The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild stays an action-adventure to its core like every other installment in this Nintendo series. Although, there are some other elements like role-playing and stealth, the most mind-blowing features of this 2017-released game were the Open-world setting and the non-linear gameplay. Because of the above features, fans had a lot of freedom in exploring the Hyrule Kingdom. These features led to the introduction of scavenging mechanics; Link has to scavenge through the Hyrule for resources. In this game, Link doesn&#8217;t have access to undegradable weapons. So he needs to create new weapons with those resources to replace the degrading ones. The Nintendo exclusive also didn&#8217;t give infinite stamina. So, the amnesiac hero will have a tough time running across or climbing any mountain in Hyrule. If Link loses his stamina while climbing a mountain or swimming, it will lead to his death. But despite these limitations, the game heavily focuses on exploration. So the above actions must be risked to progress in the game. When does Breath of the Wild happen in the Zelda timeline? The Zelda timeline is possibly the most complex one in the history of video games. The 19 installments in the Zelda series are neither released in chronological order nor are they all set in the same timeline. Instead, there are multiple timelines in this franchise. So when does this part happen in this confusing timeline? Breath of the Wild takes place after all prior Zelda titles in the series and doesn&#8217;t have a proper link to any of the three classic timelines. The creators want to leave it to the players to come up with the connection between this and the past games in this series. But having no links will also let Nintendo to further explore this series in the future. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a hack-and-slash Zelda game released by Nintendo in 2020. This game is set 100 years before the events of Breath of the Wild, serving as a prequel to the latter. But the events of the Age of Calamity diverged from the history provided in Breath of the Wild, resulting in a different timeline. What happens after Breath of the Wild? This new Zelda saga, which began with Breath of the Wild, did not conclude in 2017. There is a sequel to this Nintendo Switch title which is called Tears of the Kingdom, set to release on May 12, 2023. This next Legend of Zelda game will take up the plot where Breath of the Wild left off. The amnesiac Link will embark on another journey across Hyrule, exploring the land and skies in search of the strength required to defeat the menacing threat that endangers the Hyrule Kingdom. There are rumors that this nemesis is none other than the iconic Zelda villain Ganondorf, the Great King of Evil. Details   Release Date  March 3, 2017   Genre  Action-Adventure   Developer  Nintendo EPD   Publisher  Nintendo   Director  Hidemaro Fujibayashi   Producer  Eiji Aonuma   Platform  Nintendo Switch, Wii U   &nbsp;

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Has Already Surpassed Its Prequel’s Pre-order Numbers

Nintendo Switch exclusive The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is already breaking records