Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Fans Have Some Interesting Master Sword Theories

By Marc Deschamps - March 29, 2022 10:47 pm EDT

Earlier today, Nintendo officially delayed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 to spring 2023. Obviously, this was a disappointment to many Nintendo Switch fans, but the news was somewhat softened by the release of new footage from the game. The brief clip featured a compelling shot of Link holding a destroyed version of the Master Sword. Naturally, that image has resulted in speculation about the game, what it could mean for the overall Zelda canon, and the impact it will have on the game's narrative.

The Master Sword's origin was revealed in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, which is canonically the earliest game in the Zelda series timeline. When Nintendo revealed that the skies above Hyrule will play a role in Breath of the Wild 2, it led to a lot of speculation that the game's narrative will tie directly into the events of Skyward Sword. The fact that Nintendo re-released Skyward Sword HD on Switch was considered evidence to support that claim. A number of fans believe today's clip lends credence to that theory, and that Link will have to re-forge the sword, and work alongside Fi once again. That's not the only theory bouncing around, but it certainly seems like a plausible one!

Keep reading to see what Zelda fans are saying about the Master Sword!

Rebuilding the sword definitely seems like a primary objective.

Ok so MY #Zelda #BOTW2 theory is that a large chunk of the main story will involve clearing several dungeons and collecting a Master Sword shard after each one, slowly rebuilding its power before facing off against Ganondorf 🤔 Not sure if anyone said this yet but I am so STOKED! https://t.co/bUKJlneTZM
— SCVRLETTA (@SCVRLETTASOUNDS) March 29, 2022

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We could see Fi again...

The corroded Master Sword and blue color for me pretty much confirms even further that BotW 2 is going to have a significant connection to Skyward Sword. Thematically I think the two are going to tie together. Also will we see Fi again? 👀
— Kyle Brown (@BombingDodongos) March 29, 2022

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...or the return of Demise!

#botw2 Holy crap the master swords broken that’s the first time in Zelda history a far as I know! That has crazy ramifications story wise. Like the full power of Demise being unleashed into the world and the seal of rebirth being broken!?! Right? Right!?! I need a lore master 🥺 pic.twitter.com/YMXtvWXeSg
— Hexan Decimal (@Hexan_Decimal) March 29, 2022

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Skyward Sword sequel, or Skyward Sword prequel?

What if Breath of the Wild 2 is actually about the formation of Skyloft and it turns out that it's a prequel to Skyward Sword revealing that time in the Zelda universe is stuck in an endless cycle and you need to break the cycle idk I'm on 3 hours of sleep
— 🐑⚡Shock is Sheep and BLM⚡🐑 (@ShockisSheep) March 29, 2022

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Surprisingly, multiple people think it's possible!

Unpopular opinion, I wouldn’t be surprised if BotW2 is the sequel to BotW and potentially the prequel to Skyward Sword. What if Time loops back around and repeats itself creating a never ending cycle? Rip Zelda Timeline
— Pig (@MigratingPig) March 29, 2022

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Zelda fans have a new mystery to solve.

Bummed that Zelda got pushed to next year, but that Master Sword situation is crazy! pic.twitter.com/vZ8QebnRac
— Caleb Strul (@Cbstrul) March 29, 2022

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Maybe Ganon was just over it.

Ganondorf legit broke the Master Sword in that first trailer it seems. The man is legit sick of it.#Zelda #ZeldaBreathoftheWild #ZeldaBoTW2 pic.twitter.com/QMfPEwRiB7
— The Obsessive Gamer (@Obsessive_Gamer) March 29, 2022

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Luckily, we've got time to mull this over!

Time to speculate on this broken Master Sword for the next year, I guess. #botw2 #zelda pic.twitter.com/0y1SpqSbTh
— Abi (@_abigala) March 29, 2022

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