The story begins with the protagonist, Link, awakening from a century-long slumber to find Hyrule in ruins, overrun by the malevolent Calamity Ganon. With no memory of his past, Link sets out on a quest to defeat Ganon and save Princess Zelda, who has been struggling to contain Ganon's power within Hyrule Castle. Throughout his journey, Link explores the vast, open world of Hyrule, encountering various races, including the Gorons, Zoras, Ritos, and Gerudo, who aid him in his quest. He must also solve puzzles and overcome challenges in the form of Shrines and Divine Beasts, ancient machines created to combat Ganon's influence. As Link progresses, he learns about the events that led to Hyrule's downfall and his own role in them. He discovers that he was once the Hylian Champion, chosen by Princess Zelda and her father, King Rhoam, to pilot the Divine Beasts and wield the Master Sword against Ganon. However, during the final battle, Ganon overwhelms Link and his allies, leading to their defeat and Link's subsequent slumber. With the help of his allies and memories of his past, Link confronts Ganon in Hyrule Castle. After a challenging battle, Link defeats Ganon and restores peace to Hyrule. Princess Zelda, freed from Ganon's control, thanks Link for his bravery and sacrifice, and together they work to rebuild Hyrule and ensure its future prosperity.
