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Open your eyes

No kingdom. No memories. After a 100-year slumber, Link wakes up alone in a world he no longer remembers. Now the legendary hero must explore a vast and dangerous land and regain his memories before Hyrule is lost forever.

Armed only with what he can scavenge, Link sets out to find answers and the resources needed to survive.

The Sheikah Slate

A mysterious tablet with a glowing centre. Link doesn't recall seeing anything like it before, and yet there's something familiar about it...

Explore Hyrule

The Sheikah Slate features a map of Hyrule to guide Link’s journey. It also has a scope to identify points of interest from a distance.

Download Runes

Link can download Runes in certain Shrines to learn new abilities to help solve puzzles and unlock secret areas.

Get organised

Link can manage his adventure with the Sheikah Slate, using the Inventory to organise items and tracking quests in the Adventure Log.

Discover the vast world around you

Explore the landscape of Hyrule any way you like. Climb up towers and mountain peaks in search of new destinations, then set your own path and plunge into the wilderness.

Towers

Towers

Before Link ventures out into the wild, he can climb to the top of a tower to survey the land.

Shrines

Shrines

There are more than 100 Shrines of Trials scattered throughout Hyrule. Link must solve the puzzles inside to prove his heroism and earn rewards.

Villages

Villages

Link visits many different villages on his journey, each with a unique look and feel.

Stables

Stables

Stables aren’t just for horses anymore. Link can also rest there to restore his health or prepare food or Elixirs before his next adventure.

By land, air, and sea

With this much real estate to explore, Link will need some help in his travels. Luckily, there are plenty of transportation options to unlock. Link can cover a lot of ground quickly on horseback, navigate the waters of Hyrule on a raft, or hit the slopes and surf down a mountain on his shield. And the sky’s the limit when Link soars through the sky with his paraglider.

Fight for your Kingdom

When Link first wakes up, he's unarmed and defenceless. Relying on his wits and resourcefulness, though, he can acquire many different weapons to use in combat. However, these items will wear out over time, so he must always be on the lookout for more.

There's more to fighting than just weapons, of course. Link will also have to learn a variety of different attacks – like high-flying bow shots and how to handle explosives – in order to prevail.

Hunting and gathering

Link can't save Hyrule on an empty stomach! Hunt wildlife, pick fruits and vegetables, or raid enemy camps for food to sustain the hero through his adventures. You can even learn recipes to spice things up! New dishes are about more than just improving the taste, though – they can also heal Link and boost his stats.

Dress for success

Link can wear some pretty stylish outfits, but different clothes can also help shelter him from the elements or deflect enemy fire. You can find all kinds of clothes for Link, from snow gear to armour, but be careful – if you wear metal during a storm, you may be in for a shock!