Daily Debate: What Do You Think “Tears of the Kingdom” Could Mean?
Posted on September 20 2022 by Chakell Herbert
After years of anticipating, we finally have a name for the next installment of The Legend of Zelda. And what a name it is! My head is spinning as I ponder why Nintendo waited so long to release this title. There was much speculation that the title could give too many hints and spoilers about the story, but Tears of the Kingdom still seems a bit ambiguous.
From the look of things, I don’t think anything good is happening in our beloved kingdom of Hyrule. Could the tears refer to Zelda not surviving her fall into the chasm below Hyrule Castle? Could it refer to the tears of some past tragedy that is now affecting the present? Though Calamity Ganon is now gone, it seems something even more sinister is at work in the land, and Hyrule in its entirety is at risk of being obliterated once and for all. I for one can’t wait to take this epic journey with Link and Zelda. Everything looks absolutely fantastic, and honestly, a bit on the darker side for a Zelda game.
I am here for it.
What do you think Tears of the Kingdom could mean? Let me know in the comments!
Chakell (pronounced shuh-kell) is an associate editor for Zelda Dungeon! She has loved The Legend of Zelda series since she was a little girl because of its equal mix of princesses, besting bad guys, and heartfelt stories. Chakell lives in the overall tame state of Utah, but holds onto her childhood hopes to find an adventure in her backyard one day. She has a degree in English and is a full-time editor for a magazine. You can usually find her gaming (obviously), laughing with her husband, taking a long time to tell stories because she keeps getting distracted; getting sucked into books and podcasts; or snuggling her cute Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.