Nintendo officially announced The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds for the Nintendo 3DS at an E3 event.
The game was released worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS, marking a new entry in the Zelda series with a unique gameplay mechanic allowing Link to merge into walls.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds was made available on the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console in Japan, allowing a new generation of players to experience the game.
The ancient Imprisoning War concludes with the sealing of the evil wizard Yuga and his army in the Sacred Realm, bringing peace to Hyrule and Lorule for many years.
A secret cult devoted to Yuga begins to gather followers in Lorule, seeking to revive the dark powers held by their imprisoned leader.
The kingdom of Lorule falls into turmoil as the Shadow Link incident causes chaos and rifts between worlds.
The hero Link begins his adventure in Hyrule, responding to the mysterious disappearances and disturbances in the realm.
Link receives guidance from the village elder who informs him about the dangers spreading from Lorule and the need to restore the Sages' power.
Link learns he can merge into walls using a mysterious bracelet, allowing him to explore dungeons and bypass obstacles.
Princess Hilda of Lorule offers information and aid to Link but also reveals her kingdom's tragic past with Lorule's destruction of the sacred realm's seal.
Link collects the seven essential relics to repair the broken seal between the worlds and stop the resurgence of evil.
Link confronts and battles Yuga and his army in Lorule Castle to prevent the collapse of Hyrule and Lorule.
Link successfully restores the sacred seal preventing Yuga's return, securing peace for Hyrule and Lorule once again.
