Nintendo officially announces The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at E3 2014, unveiling new gameplay and the game's open world setting.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch and Wii U consoles, receiving critical acclaim for its innovative gameplay and open world design.
Nintendo releases the Expansion Pass for Breath of the Wild, adding new content including The Master Trials and The Champions' Ballad expansions.
Calamity Ganon and his Malice descend upon Hyrule, causing widespread destruction and the fall of Hyrule's defenses.
Four champions from the different races of Hyrule pilot the Divine Beasts to combat Calamity Ganon.
Link is gravely wounded during the battle against Calamity Ganon and placed in the Shrine of Resurrection to heal for 100 years.
Calamity Ganon is sealed within Hyrule Castle but remains a corruptive force threatening the land.
Link regains consciousness with no memories after 100 years of healing and begins his quest to defeat Calamity Ganon.
Link travels Hyrule, recovering his lost memories and regaining his strength by reclaiming ancient equipment and abilities.
Link liberates the four Divine Beasts by defeating the Malice-infected Blight Ganons inside them, gaining their aid.
Link confronts and defeats Calamity Ganon inside Hyrule Castle, ending his threat to the land.
After Calamity Ganon's defeat, Hyrule begins its recovery and rebuilding process with Link and Zelda leading the effort.
