The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker was released for the Nintendo GameCube in Japan, introducing players to a new cel-shaded art style and a different narrative within the Zelda series.
The game was released in North America, bringing the new Zelda experience to a wider audience and receiving critical acclaim for its art style and gameplay.
The European release allowed players across Europe to access the game, further solidifying its popularity and impact on the Zelda franchise.
The game became available in Australia, completing the major initial regional releases for the GameCube title.
Survivors and descendants of the old kingdom settle on islands scattered across the sea, forming a maritime civilization.
Link is born to a family of sailors on Outset Island, a small island community in the Great Sea.
Ganondorf seizes Zelda during the Ceremony of the New Hero to lure the Hero of Time.
Link attempts to rescue his sister Aryll from Ganondorf's clutches, marking the beginning of his journey.
Link defeats the Dead Hand monster in the Forsaken Fortress, opening the path for his rescue mission.
Link rescues Princess Zelda, who reveals her true identity as Tetra, the pirate captain.
Link and Tetra explore the Sunken Temple to find the Master Sword and discover the history of Hyrule.
Link pulls the Master Sword from its pedestal, unlocking its power to face Ganondorf.
Link completes trials in the Tower of the Gods to gain access to the Triforce chamber.
Link confronts and battles Ganondorf to prevent him from obtaining the full Triforce.
With Ganondorf defeated, Link restores peace to the Great Sea and the world begins to heal.
