The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is still being called BOTW 2 __ by many fans as it is set to take place following the adventures of Breath of the Wild in that same open world that players explored previously. It appears as though Ganon has risen again from beneath the castle to unleash a terrible darkness over Hyrule. Not much else has been revealed beyond the three trailers Nintendo Switch 2 has released, which leaves room for much speculation. Here are some of the most likely candidates for returning characters to Tears of the Kingd

The bard, Kass, may not have been a great warrior helping Link defeat the Divine Beasts and Ganon himself, but Kass has earned his place in BOTW history with his songs recounting the tales of the Hero of Hyrule. Not only did he provide Link with Shrine quests, but he also taught Link, and the player, a good deal of history and lore in moving and meaningful ways. Tears of the Kingdom just wouldn't feel right without this minstrel's so

There are three main branches of the Zelda timeline which split from one another after the events of Ocarina of Time . BOTW ’s developers have ambiguously stated that the game takes place at the end of the Zelda timeline, though the exact branch it belongs in remains to be confirmed. Bits and pieces of lore referenced in BOTW and TOTK ’s trailers thus far seem to include details from all three branches, potentially implying that these games will be connected to the timeline in its entirety. A full playthrough of every single mainline Zelda game before TOTK ’s release would be a near-impossible feat, but Zelda fans should be sure to revisit these major tit

Pebblits are smaller versions of one of BOTW 's miniboss monsters, the Talus. Pebblits come in a few different varieties depending on where they're located; Igneo Pebblits can be found in volcanic regions such as Eldin, Frost Pebblits reside in snowy areas such as the Hebra Mountains, and Stone Pebblits are found throughout Hyrule. Each one will drop one piece of ore when defeated, with each variety providing different kinds. Although it might seem like defeating BOTW 's Pebblits is hard work given only a few select weapons can do any damage to them, players can kill them very easily by simply picking them up and throwing them, or by using a Remote Bomb or Bomb Ar

While Link and Zelda will obviously be making a return to the main cast, there are many other characters that fans would like to see. Thankfully, it isn't uncommon for characters to make return appearances. With the odd timeline of Legend of Zelda games, it's also possible to reuse old characters with new incarnations, leaving a wide variety of possibilities o

So many fantastic characters cross paths with Link in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild . _ With _Tears of the Kingdom following the same locations, but with some new ones added, it is easy to presume that many of these friends of the Hero will return. Whether they play small roles or end up assisting Link and Zelda in saving Hyrule, it will always be nice to see a friendly face ret

Any Breath of the Wild fans that haven't played Skyward Sword should do so before Breath of the Wild 2 , Tears of the Kingdom, due to the historical significance of the game in the Zelda timeline. Groose has some of the best character development in any Zelda game, and an older and wiser Groose would be a fantastic inclusion in Tears of the King

If the Zonai tribe returns in TOTK , it’s possible that the many timeline mysteries raised by Twilight Princess’ plot may finally be resolved. This ancient tribe may even be connected to the Interloper War that threw Hyrule into a state of chaos in the years following Hyrule’s establishment sometime after Skyward Sword , which could have resulted in their imprisonment in the Twilight Realm. While any potential connections between the Zonai and Twili have yet to be confirmed, it would explain both the vanishing of the Zonai and the mysterious origins of the Twili in an ancient era closer to Hyrule’s founding. In any case, it seems likely that Twilight Princess’ plot and lore will be relevant again in Tears of the Kingdom , making it a must-play for fans hoping to catch up on **The Legend of Zelda ** l

The most obvious recurring location in Tears of the Kingdom is Hyrule Castle itself. Hyrule Castle has been prominently featured in trailers for the sequel, floating above Hyrule Field. In many Zelda games including Breath of the Wild , a corrupted Hyrule Castle has served as the final dungeon. This floating fortress of Malice looks set to be Tears of the Kingdom ’s own final dungeon, with Link and Zelda perhaps storming the castle after breaking a seal similar to Ocarina of Time . It remains to be seen, however, if Hyrule Castle Town has been rebuilt since the events of the previous game, now living in the floating castle’s sha

Having Ghirahim would likely mean having Demise return as well. Ganon and Demise are the two "big bosses" of Zelda lore, and no Demise inclusion would be complete without his trusty sword Ghirahim. However, given the events and ending of Skyward Sword, it is very possible to have a living Ghirahim with no Demise to resurr