A Tale of Two Hyrules: Comparing Maps of Zelda's Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild

Journalist Stephen Totilo recently revealed on Twitter a fascinating comparison between the game worlds of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and its predecessor, Breath of the Wild. With journalists around the world recently granted access to a short segment of Tears of the Kingdom, Totilo took advantage of the opportunity to examine portions of the game's map and compare them to Hyrule in Breath of the Wild.

Here's Breath of the Wild's map zoomed out. You can't capture the whole thing in one shot, so a little of the lower portion is cropped out

This is from a mid-game save, so you can see some of the dividing lines between fogged/un-fogged regions pic.twitter.com/gPWBARCRNI

— Stephen Totilo (@stephentotilo) April 27, 2023

unchanged

What were his findings? Hyrule's map appears to have remained largely unchanged, albeit with some intriguing differences. While the overall layout remains consistent, several locations have been given new names, and the landscape has been tweaked slightly. This implies that, while Tears of the Kingdom retains a strong connection to its predecessor, it also seeks to forge its own distinct identity in the Zelda universe.

captivating experience

Totilo also revealed a map for the floating islands in Tears of the Kingdom, in addition to the Hyrule comparisons. Although the brief preview leaves a lot to the imagination, it's clear that players can expect a unique and captivating experience as they explore these mysterious new lands.

exciting

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom looks to be an exciting continuation of the beloved franchise, and Totilo's map comparison only adds to the excitement. Fans can look forward to returning to a familiar yet refreshingly reimagined Hyrule as they wait for the game's release. Sharpen your Master Sword and dust off your Sheikah Slate, because The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is full of adventure.