The Legend of Zelda: What is Malice?

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Trailers for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom show Link and Hyrule plagued by a sinister-looking sludge. Those familiar with the series will recognize that it is Malice, a substance that Calamity Ganon uses to corrupt and poison in Breath of the Wild. It seems that Link will have to face Ganon's Malice once again, though he may have a few new tools to help him on his quest to save Hyrule.

Breath of the Wild has been lauded for its innovative take on the open-world genre, and anticipation is high for its sequel. Tears of the Kingdom appears to be following much of the same formula, but there have been plenty of new gameplay elements thrown in, especially as it will be incorporating the skies above. Already fans have been puzzling over what the title could mean for the upcoming game.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Needs a Better Post-Game than Breath of the Wild

Hyrule is a kingdom that is usually peaceful, but there is always someone or something that has to ruin things. In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the party pooper comes in the form of Calamity Ganon, a dark and powerful being. The Hyruleans knew that Calamity Ganon would return years before it did, and they tried to prepare by excavating the Guardians and the four Divine Beasts to aid Link and Zelda.

Unfortunately, when Calamity Ganon returns, it corrupts the Divine Beasts and the Guardians using its Malice. Instead of guarding Hyrule, they fall under Calamity Ganon's control and wreak havoc, and Link is left wounded, forcing him to recuperate in the Shrine of Resurrection for many years. After awakening from his long slumber, Link discovers that Hyrule is teeming with danger. Calamity Ganon lurks over Hyrule Castle, and while Zelda keeps