Show HN: The Zelda timeline to catch up before the Ocarina of Time remake

What happened

A developer shared a Zelda story timeline on Hacker News. It is built to help new or returning players learn the order of events before they play the Ocarina of Time remake. The timeline follows Nintendo's official version of the story.

How the story is laid out

The Zelda series has many games that happen at different times. The timeline sorts them by era. Each entry is a short summary, such as the land of Hyrule under threat, Link's journey, or Princess Zelda being taken. After Ocarina of Time, the story splits into three branches: the child, adult, and fallen-hero eras.

Key facts

• The Ocarina of Time remake is 20 days away at the time of the post.
• The timeline starts with Skyloft, a sky island, and ends with Link waking in ruins after a hundred-year sleep.
• Many games in the series feature Princess Zelda, Link, and the Triforce, a sacred golden triangle.

Why it matters

Zelda games have a long and tangled story. A clear timeline helps new players avoid confusion. It also helps fans enjoy the remake with more context about where Ocarina of Time fits in the larger story.

What to watch

• The release of the Ocarina of Time remake.
• Whether Nintendo changes its official timeline in future games.
• How the Show HN project grows with more features or updates.