A Revitalized Legend: What the Wild Era Means for Zelda’s Future

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The Wild era of The Legend of Zelda is officially over.

Beginning with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in 2017 and concluding with Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment in 2025, the Wild era completely revitalized the Zelda franchise. It redefined what a Zelda game could be, introduced millions of new players to Hyrule, and sparked the largest period of community growth the series has ever seen.

In this video, we reflect on how the Wild era reshaped Zelda, why it was so important for the franchise’s long-term future, and how it helped build a passionate online Zelda community through theories, discoveries, speedrunning, mods, and shared storytelling. From the open-air design philosophy of Breath of the Wild to the cultural impact of Tears of the Kingdom, this era changed everything.

Most importantly, we look ahead.

With the Wild era coming to a close, what lessons will Nintendo carry forward? What might the next evolution of The Legend of Zelda look like? And how can fans honor this era while embracing whatever comes next?

This is a farewell — but also a celebration — of a revitalized legend and a hopeful look toward Zelda’s future.

What did the Wild era mean to you?
Did Breath of the Wild introduce you to Zelda, or did it change how you saw the series?

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