Art of this concept was also shared during the documentary, which can be seen above.

Link himself also went through multiple redesigns during the development ofBOTW.

The inclusion of aliens inBOTWwould have created quite a challenge for Link and the citizens of Hyrule.

Link looking shocked with a scared Zelda and a Sheikah Tower from Breath of the Wild in the background

It’s hard to fully articulate my surprise whenI first learned of this concept forBOTW.

The many withered Guardians that you encounter help to illustrate Hyrule as a kingdom in ruin.

The many Shrines and Guardians you encounter inBOTWare used to depict a much older version of Hyrule.

Link in black and white over artwork of Zelda in Echoes of Wisdom and the final fight in The Wind Waker.

I can’t help but feel relieved that this initial premise forBreath Of The Wildnever came to be.

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Concept art for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, depicting Link in a field as he watches a UFO descend onto Hyrule, while aliens fly out from underneath the ship.

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Zelda from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild stands at the center of the image, giving a slight smile. Link stands behind her with a bow and arrow in hand, alongside Zelda from The Legend of Zelda: tears of the Kingdom, who’s holding a torch and the Purah Pad.

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