When Zelda fans first laid eyes on Link as part of an E3 trailer for Zelda U, aka the game that would go on to become known as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, there was something noticeably different about him. His attire.
Granted we have seen the hero wear blue in the past, especially in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, but it was still an odd thing to see, especially when it turned out the blue attire, aka his Champion’s Tunic was actually his main piece of hero clothing, with an optional green tunic available in-game for the players who beat all 120 original shrines.
But as time has shown us, while the blue garb might not be here to stay in the main series of games, Nintendo are certainly up for making sure Link’s new attire is known the world over, thanks to a constant stream of cameos, which just this week, includes an appearance in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. So, with our favourite swordsman making many appearance, we felt it was high time to stop tweeting about his various cameos and put together a gallery of them in action, so without further ado, this is every appearance Link and his attire from Breath of the Wild, have turned up in a game:
Miitomo
Platform: android & iOS
Debut: June 2016 (Worldwide)
Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
Debut: December 2016 (JP) / November 2018 (EU & NA)
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Platform: Nintendo Wii U & Nintendo Switch
Debut: March 2017 (Worldwide)
Monster Hunter XX / Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Debut: August 2017 (Japan) & August 2018 (North America & Europe)
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Debut: November 2017 (Worldwide)
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Debut: March 2018 (JP) & May 2018 (EU & NA)
Phantasy Star Onlines 2: Cloud
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Debut: April 2018 (Japan)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Debut: July 2018 (Worldwide as part of a free update)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Debut: December 2018 (Worldwide)
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Debut: November 2020 (Worldwide)
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Debut: ???
Given the fact we have hit 11 appearances for the Champion’s Tunic, we certainly wouldn’t be surprised if more cameos happen later on down the line, especially in Bayonetta 3 for Nintendo Switch, since the Witch has worn Link’s garb in both previous outings. So, when more do eventually come, we will be sure to add them all to the list above. Thank you for joining us!
Until next time, keep on gaming!
