Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2's Damaged Master Sword Could Herald the Triforce's Return

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Although Nintendo has released a couple major trailers for the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, fans still know precious little about the plot. The major moments teased in these trailers only offer a handful of clues about the game's plot. It seems like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 will involve the return of Ganondorf in some way, as well as a new tide of Malice and another threat separating Link and Zelda. Other than that, the game is mostly a mystery. New footage does confirm one specific thing, though: the Master Sword has very nearly been destroyed.

While announcing the delay of Breath of the Wild 2, Nintendo revealed a clip where Link holds the damaged sword up to a mysterious light. While it wouldn't be surprising if the Master Sword's state is a core part of the game, it also means that it'll be much harder for Link to stop his nemesis. There may be another way, though: the Triforce. This relic of Hyrule is so iconic that it serves as the Zelda franchise's logo, but it hasn't been seen in a core Zelda game for a little while. Breath of the Wild 2 might bring the Triforce back to defeat Ganon in one way or another.

New Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Footage May Confirm a Master Sword Quest

Historically, the Triforce is one of the most important objects in the Zelda franchise. Anyone who possesses the holy relic can get a wish of just about any kind. Other than its wish-granting powers, the Triforce is important since its three pieces — the Triforces of Courage, Wisdom, and Power — tie Link, Zelda, and Ganon together. Many Zelda games have led up to the Triforce somehow, whether it's Link reconstructing the Triforce of Courage in The Wind Waker or Link discovering the complete artifact's