Before the Wild
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Leading up to the events of Breath of the Wild, explore the past of King Rhoam, Link, and Zelda as they prepare for the eventual return of Calamity Ganon-and their eventual failure 100 years ago.
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waking up 100 years into the future, Link and Kate set out on a big adventure, to free their fallen friends and save Zelda from the great calamity she's been holding back for a hundred years, teaming up with an unexpected ally, the three race off towards the four Divine Beasts to free them from Ganon's control and take back Hyrule Castle before it's too late
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