The Legend of Zelda: The Official Calamity Timeline Quiz

The Hero's Conundrum

For decades, the lore of Hyrule was shrouded in mystery, with many games seeming contradictory. In 2011, Nintendo released the official, complex timeline, confirming that the events of Ocarina of Time created three distinct timeline branches depending on the outcome of the final battle: the Downfall, the Child, and the Adult timelines.

The Cycle of Hatred

The earliest game, Skyward Sword, established the central conflict as a curse by the Demon King Demise, ensuring his malice would be reborn to eternally plague the spirits of the hero (Link) and the goddess (Zelda). Later games like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom attempt to reconcile and unify aspects of this sprawling, multi-generational saga.

It's Dangerous to Go Alone

The knowledge you seek is vast and complex. Only a true historian of Hyrule can successfully chart the many paths of the timeline. Take up the Master Sword and begin your quest.