The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Timeline ( Real )

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March 24, 2003

Release of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

The original The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker game was released for the Nintendo GameCube.

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June 10, 2013

Announcement of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD

Nintendo announced the development of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD for the Wii U console.

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September 20, 2013

Release of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD was released for the Nintendo Wii U platform featuring enhanced graphics and additional gameplay elements.

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Timeline ( Fictional )

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Era of the Flood, Year 1

The Great Flood Begins

A catastrophic flood covers the land, submerging ancient Hyrule underwater, leaving only scattered islands above water.

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Year 1, Day 1

Link's Adventure Begins

Young Link departs from Outset Island to rescue his kidnapped sister Aryll and stop the evil plans of Ganondorf and the sorcerer Ganon.

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Year 1, Day 3

Acquisition of the Wind Waker

Link obtains the Wind Waker baton, enabling him to control the wind and navigate the great sea.

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Year 1, Month 2

Sailing Across the Great Sea

Link explores various islands in the flooded world, uncovering ancient secrets and collecting the elemental pearls.

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Year 1, Month 3

Rescuing Aryll

Link successfully rescues his sister Aryll from the clutches of Helmaroc King and later from Ganondorf's castle.

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Year 1, Month 4

Defeating Ganondorf

Link confronts and defeats Ganondorf in his tower, ending his immediate threat to the world.

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Year 1, Month 5

Link Becomes the Hero of Winds

Link is celebrated as the Hero of Winds for his role in saving the Great Sea and its inhabitants.