There is a reasonBreath of the Wildis as lauded as it is . With a compass never before seen in aZeldatitle , as well as a degree of depth and introspection rarely seen in adult - budget games , it has cemented itself as a staple in advanced gaming , seldom let down those who decide to spiel it .

Whatdoesfrustrate musician , however , is how much is leave up in the air once they pulsate the biz . Seemingly , after Calamity Ganon is defeated , the story is wrap up up quickly and neatly - yet there is still much left unreciprocated . And with a sequel on the direction , these questions only seem more urgent .

It was already establish that Link had an intact life before the events ofBOTW . Really , he even had a life history before Zelda and the Champions . So what rest of that life , away from his theater ? What happened to his family ? And - most significantly - does Link even care ?

While his seemingly blank personality was an intentional design alternative , it still left players baffled , considering the context of use of the world he lived in . They ’re therefore hop he might have some resolution in the 2d game , in whatever pattern that may take .

Zelda’s Trauma

While Link was asleep for the past 100 years , Hyrule ’s princess had to be alive for it all , always struggling against Calamity Ganon in a bid for dominance over the castle . Zelda fought all alone , having only just wake her powers , and with nearly everyone she cognise and screw dead .

That had to have left a mark on the princess , who was already shown to be a sensitive , self - deprecating soul . And after fans spent the entire biz build up to her rescue , all they desire to experience is how she ’s doing now , how she ’s feel , and how she ’ll cope with whatever the next game presents her with .

Who Are The Zonai?

corroborate by an prescribed sourcebook , the ruins in the Faron region , as well as the barbaric armor set , are the handicraft ofa bygone tribe called   the Zonai . Their symbolic representation seem to be dot everywhere in Hyrule , including the ruins Link and Zelda investigate in the sequel ’s poke .

This seems to loan credenza to the theory that the Zonai will meet a large role in the next secret plan , perhaps as the source of Ganon ’s entrapment . Others , however , have taken that theory even further , based on other visual clues during the lagger …

Return Of Twilight

As well as Zonai symbol , the trailer display a swirling of luminescent energy surrounding Ganon ’s mummified corpse , follow by distorted euphony . Both of these things are classic   hallmarks ofTwilight Princess , leading some buff to wonder if the Twilight Realmwill make its first reappearancein a very long fourth dimension .

It ’s a question fan have been asking with each newZeldarelease : when will we get to see the Twili again ?   Now seems a more apt time than ever , since many fans have linked the Zonai to the potential origins of the Twili . Whether or not this theory will be confirmed is yet to be seen .

Mysterious Beasts

One ofBOTW’squests requires the histrion to track down three skeletons belong to massive creatures called Leviathans . They have apparently go nonextant , yet their bony presence is still enough to merit a orotund degree of awe and curiosity . Even in a secret plan as expansive asBOTW , they grapple to leave an notion .

Which beg many questions : what exactly are they , and when did they roam Hyrule animated ? If the game devs get to to put their skeletons in at all , they must serve some larger purpose , which has fans stir for the possibility that they may encounter a live Leviathan in the sequel .

Oh Terrako, Sweet Terrako

InAge of Calamity , a novel character was introduced : the angelical little Sheikah bot Terrako , who was given to Zelda as a gift when she was a kid . The reason player do n’t see him in the independent plot is because he survive back in time and infinite to warn Zelda and the others of the encroaching Calamity .

But does that have in mind   players will never see him again ? Terrako was an lovely character reference that was the center of some fairly emotional bit inAge of Calamity . Fans do n’t conceive it to be out of the question that he could come back to his original timeline and help Link and Zelda once again .

Champions' End?

The Champions were an unexpected pleasure for fans , who fell hard for their stories and mourned them just as deep as Link and Zelda did . Because of this , fans are hoping that their account are n’t quite over yet - and that their spirits might come back in the continuation .

After all , if Ganon ’s sprightliness could be resurrected , why not theirs ? With so much undetermined in their life - from Mipha ’s separation from her family , to Revali ’s desire to prove himself - it only seems mediocre and natural that they get some sort of blockage .

Special Feelings

On that annotation , there is still the question of whether or not Zelda will ever expose her feelings   for Link - if they are as mystifying as some theatrical role mean . The James Bond between these two character was central to the plot of land ofBOTW , and clearly they will continue to be interlace in each others ' fates if the trailer is anything to go by .

So , will the shy princess ever muster the courage to reveal her feelings for Link ? After many pastZeldatitles exploring the " will they , wo n’t they " nature of their never - ending kinship , lover are curious to see how the sequel will harness this aspect of the current Zelda ’s character .

Any Feelings At All

On the flip side , there is Link , whosestoicism leaves much to rendition . On legion occasions , he is shown to be   strongly seize to both ZeldaandMipha , with whom he grew up . And both girls have more or less allow that they love him very dearly , to the point where Zelda risked her lifespan in the end for her horse , and Mipha craft him his very own set of Zora armor .

Therefore , fans are still inquire : does Link return any of their feelings , countenance alone recognise them ? Or , maddeningly , will the developer once again leave this up to interpretation ?

Puppy Love

eventually , there is the thing of dogs .   Players were perplexed by the fact that they were n’t allow to pet all the cute dog running around Hyrule , even though they could feast them and even find their bury treasures .

domestic dog petting is one of those mechanics that just make a game experience even more enjoyable , kind of like sportfishing shop mechanic . So sports fan have to wonder , why was n’t such a childlike mechanic added to the first plot ? And will they eventually be   able to pet each and every single dog they encounter throughout their playthrough ofBreath of the Wild 2 ?

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