Does Zelda Tears of the Kingdom take place in the same world as Breath of the Wild?

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the highly-anticipated sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Nintendo has been close-lipped with what they have revealed, which has left fans desperately wanting to know more. A fairly common question is whether Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild take place on the same map.

Do Zelda Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild share the same world?

The answer is yes—Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild seem to share the same world, but there are various differences. This lets fans return to a world they love but still have exciting and new points of interest. We have listed some differences and returning features below and will update this guide as we learn more.

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What's new in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom?

The floating islands are the most obvious new addition to Hyrule in Tears of the Kingdom. These dot the skies above Hyrule and will offer new ways to explore the world. We spotted glowing green spots, which may be how Link is able to reach the floating kingdom. Other new additions include the rails that Link that ride on, possible underground areas, and more.

What returns from Zelda Breath of the Wild?

We still see many familiar features in Hyrule, from Breath of the Wild to Tears of the Kingdom. This includes ruins, stables, and biomes. However, there has been a distinct lack of Sheikah Towers, which may be replaced with the glowing green spots mentioned above. We also see Hyrule Castle, though its fate seems to have taken a dark turn.

For more information on The Legend of Zelda, check out Days Until Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Countdown) and Everything included in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Collectors Edition on Pro Game Guides.