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.
Notable & Interesting
- Its cel-shaded art style was controversial at reveal but is now widely considered one of the series' most enduring visual styles.
- The flooded Hyrule beneath the Great Sea is literally the original Hyrule from Ocarina of Time, preserved and submerged.
Connections
- Direct sequel to
Ocarina of TimeBuilt directly on OoT's adult ending, centuries after the flood. - Direct prequel to
Phantom Hourglass
Part of these threads
Key terms
Also on the Adult Timeline
Phantom Hourglass
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.
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.