It's a full millennium after the Hero of Courage ended Ganon's tyrannical occupation of Hyrule. Since then, the land has undergone a radical transformation. The Twili, once cursed to inhabit the Twilight Realm, have not only been liberated but have also become masters of cybermancy, weaving dark code and artificial magic. Moblins, expelled from Hyrule's borders, now inhabit the sprawling undercity of Moblin's Spire, a labyrinthine metropolis of scavenged tech and ragtag industry. The Kokiri and Rito have established high-speed aerotube trade routes, connecting Hyrule to the global network of city-states and corporate enclaves. Lynel clans, augmented with cybernetic enhancements, dominate the northwest's neon-lit sprawl. Amidst this era of unprecedented peace and prosperity under Queen Zelda CIX's wise rule, whispers of discontent have begun to circulate through the shadows. Corruption, inequality, and the unchecked power of megacorps have taken root. Rumors have surfaced of a mysterious, ancient AI, known only as "The Devourer," which has begun to infiltrate Hyrule's networks. Some claim it's a relic of Ganon's dark empire, while others believe it's a harbinger of something far more sinister. As the Queen's latest edicts spark widespread unrest, the fragile balance of power in Hyrule is about to be shattered. In the shadows, a dark presence stirs, its malevolent influence spreading like a stain. The wind carries the whispers of a forgotten name, a name that strikes fear into the hearts of all who hear it: Ganon... More information on Startplaying.

"They told us the ancient machines we dug out of the earth would protect us. They were wrong. The sky bled red, the earth shook, and in a single night, the kingdom fell. We don't know if the King survived, and we don't know where the Champions are. All we know is that the castle is wrapped in a shroud of red malice, and the monsters are coming. Weeks ago, Central Hyrule was a bustling kingdom; today, it is a graveyard of smoking stone and rogue mechanical stalkers that hunt anything that moves." The rumors flying between the survival camps are terrifying. They say the Chosen Hero fell defending the retreating forces. They say Princess Zelda is still alive inside the castle, holding back the purple storm with nothing but her bare hands and a fading prayer, but no one knows how long she can last. The prophecies failed, and the grand armies are gone. No legendary knight is coming to save your village. If Hyrule is going to survive the winter, it’s up to the people left standing—the blacksmiths, the scouts, the squires, and the outcasts. Grab your pack. Draw your steel. The smoke is rising on the horizon, and the howling of Bokoblins grows louder with every sunset. You have a rusty sword, a hunter's bow, or perhaps just the heavy hammer from your family forge. But you are still here, standing on the edge of the wild, and the world cannot wait for a miracle. Who will you become? When the Blood Moon rises, and the monsters knock at your door, will you fade into the mist, or will you stand and carve out a new legend? Hyrule is dying. Get on your feet, pack your rations, and look to the horizon. The world is yours to save. More information on Startplaying.