Breath Of The Wild's Two Endings Explained

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The ending of likely didn't surprise many players, with Link defeating Ganon and saving the eponymous princess once again. Still, with on the horizon,it may be valuable for some players to brush up on the finer details of how ends.

First and foremost, it should be noted has multiple endings. The difference between them is negligible, with only a short cutscene differentiating true ending from the standard one. To get the true ending, players must simply find all of Link's forgotten memories from the time before Ganon's rise to power, which are scattered across Hyrule in certain locations. Players are left to find each of these locations for themselves, with their only hints being a series of photos on their Sheikah Slate.

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Finding the lost memory locations in unlocks a cutscene that takes place before the fall of Hyrule and provides extra characterization for Zelda and the Champions. No other benefits aside from the extra story content come from finding these memories, so completing this portion of the game may not be worth it for anyone but those most interested in 's story.

Finding all the lost memory locations in can be a daunting task. Anyone who wants to see true ending for themselves (or just wants the satisfaction of finding them all) should check out the YouTube walkthrough from AustinJohnPlays below:

Regardless of whether the player finds these memories and completes the associated quest, "," most of the game's final events play out in the same manner. Link, optionally decked out in his best gear and aided by the power of the four Divine Beasts, ventures into Hyrule Castle, where Calamity Ganon has been sealed for 100 years.

Once the player makes it to the heart