With now having an official timeline placement, it is clear that the members of one race in the game have a depressing fate awaiting them.
As complex as ’s timeline can be, the relatively stand-alone nature of most games means that they can be played independently of each other, included.
However, taking the events of other games into account can still give extra context to the events of each game, as well as show how well Hyrule fares in the long run after being saved.
On the surface, the ending of is a happy one, as can be expected of a game. However, looking below the surface, especially in the context of the wider franchise, will still reveal less positive aspects to this resolution.
For example, one character must clearly address a tragedy following the conclusion of , something that is evident just within the game itself.