A direct sequel picking up the next day after Wind Waker, Link chases the ghost ship that abducted Tetra into the spirit world of the Ocean King, using the DS touch screen to steer his boat and solve puzzles.
Notable & Interesting
- One of the few Zelda games to be a direct narrative sequel to the previous mainline title, rather than a new era or hero.
- Controlled almost entirely via stylus, including sailing, sword swings, and item use.
Connections
- Direct sequel to
The Wind WakerBegins the very next day.
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Key terms
Also on the Adult Timeline
The Wind Waker
Adult Link defeated Ganon but never returned to warn anyone of the coming danger; when Ganon later resurfaces, the gods flood Hyrule to contain him. Centuries later, a new Link sails the Great Sea to rescue his sister and uncover his kingdom's sunken past.
Spirit Tracks
Roughly a century after Phantom Hourglass, in New Hyrule founded by Tetra's descendants, Link and the ghost of Princess Zelda restore the Spirit Tracks binding the Demon King Malladus, closing out the Adult Timeline.