Getting started on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Become Link, who has reawakened after 100 years, and explore the vast open world of Hyrule, survive in the wild, and embark on a quest to protect everything that matters.

Link awakens after 100 years to find himself in the Shrine of Resurrection located on the Great Plateau surrounded by high cliffs.

Hyrule Kingdom is a land of many different environments, from lush green forests to harsh, barren deserts and frigid snow-capped mountains. The adventure is wherever you are.

There is no such thing as the "right way" to adventure here. Your decisions and actions determine your adventure.

As you explore the vast open world of Hyrule Kingdom, you will encounter a wide variety of monsters and wild creatures. For Link to survive, you will need to learn to defend yourself and even harvest food from them. Hone your fighting and survival skills in this never-ending adventure.

Hyrule is home to endlessly lush vistas and glorious sunsets. But this untamed beauty is sometimes the very obstacle that Link must overcome. Rain can make mountain climbing treacherous, not to mention snuff out your precious source of light and heat.

Hyrule hides numerous secrets and hidden dangers, which may contain valuable tools and equipment. You may find that you need to seek them out in order to survive.

Link awakens after 100 years of sleep with no memory of his past. As he progress through the adventure, he will meet many people and gradually restore his memories - including the vow he made to protect a certain someone.

Hyrule is home to four different tribes, each with a Champion, who once joined forces and faced Calamity Ganon together. By seeking them out and interacting with them, Link picks up the pieces of the past and learns about the events that took place 100 years ago.