The best order to play the ‘Legend of Zelda’ games in
Before diving into Tears of the Kingdom, it might benefit both new and old Zelda fans to have a rundown of the complete timeline in both chronological and release order, depending on which matters more to each individual. The Legend of Zelda hit the store shelves in 1986, almost 40 years ago, and singlehandedly birthed a franchise that’s still widely revered today. In fact, several cross-referenced sources all indicate that based on revenue alone, The Legend of Zelda is one of the most commercially successful Nintendo franchises of all time. If we compare the Legend of Zelda franchise to John Carpenter’s Halloween, which branches off into five different timelines across 13 films, things start to get a tad confusing somewhere along the line.
Similarly, The Legend of Zelda branches out in three distinct timelines following Ocarina of Time; the Fallen Hero, Child, and Adult timelines. There are a few direct sequels and prequels, but any chronology across these separate timelines is quickly muddled by elements of time travel and a 10,000-year time skip. Thankfully, Nintendo were kind enough to release The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, a hardcover containing never-before-seen concept art, the full history of Hyrule, an insanely handy and official chronology of the games, and much more. Whether you’re more interested in sticking to the lore or firmly stand by release dates, we’ve got you covered.
It’s after the events of OoT that the Zelda timeline splits into three additional timelines. It doesn’t really matter which timeline you choose first, so feel free to peruse at your leisure and choose the most appealing, then make your way through each.
Each timeline, regardless of order, occurs before the events of Breath of the
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