In which order should the branches of the Zelda timeline be played? [closed]

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Since the release of Hyrule Historia, the Zelda series has an official timeline (later updated).

Hyrule Historia timeline

Given that a player would like to play through the games in this chronological order, which order should the branches be played? I originally figured left to right would be natural, but was reminded that the timeline page was originally published in Japanese, in which it would be read right to left. Are there any strong arguments for one of these orders, or any particular order at all?

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Best Answer

I'd play them in chronological release order. It's all a matter of preference in the end, as there is no right or wrong order to play them, and certainly no intended order.

Zelda games timelines seem to be an afterthought, and are in no way central to the individual lore of each game.



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What order do you play Zelda in the timeline?

These are the first entries in The Legend of Zelda series chronologically:
  • The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
  • The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap.
  • The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords.
  • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.


    • Should you play Zelda in chronological order?

    There's still plenty of discussion to be had for the best entry point into the franchise, however, with so many different Zelda games to choose from. Even so, for players who love to play a franchise by following its overarching plot, the timeline placement is clear \u2014 for the most part.

    Which timeline is breath of the wild in?

    Breath of the Wild takes place at the end of The Legend of Zelda timeline, but Nintendo's refusal to explain which timeline it's in is a lazy move.


    The Complete Legend of Zelda Timeline - Legend Of Zelda to Breath Of The Wild



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    Answer 2

    The only games in the series which act as direct sequels are Phantom Hourglass, which picks up right after Wind Waker, and Majora's Mask which takes places shortly after Ocarina of Time. Outside of those games, though, the games are barely connected at all, so there's no reason to concern yourself with play order. Frankly, even with those games, you wouldn't miss out on much by playing them out of order.

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