Open-World Exploration

• A massive, seamless open world where you can go anywhere from the start.
• No fixed paths – explore mountains, forests, lakes, and ruins at your own pace.
• Discover villages, hidden shrines, dungeons, and Korok puzzles scattered throughout Hyrule.

 Survival Elements & Resource Management

• Collect food like apples, meat, fish, and mushrooms to cook meals and create elixirs.
• Manage stamina when climbing cliffs, swimming, or gliding with the paraglider.
• Weapons break over time, so you must constantly find and switch them.

 Dynamic Combat & Weapon Variety

• Use swords, axes, bows, spears, and elemental weapons (fire, ice, and electricity).
• Stealth system lets you sneak up on enemies or perform silent takedowns.
• Slow-motion "Flurry Rush" attacks when dodging enemy strikes at the right moment.
• Shield surfing down mountains for fun and quick travel.

 Shrines & Divine Beasts (Dungeons)

• Over 120 Shrines, acting as mini-dungeons with puzzles, combat trials, and rewards.
• Four Divine Beasts, massive mechanical creatures that serve as the game’s main dungeons.
• Solve puzzles using magnetism, time-stopping, bombs, and ice blocks (via Sheikah Slate abilities).

 Dynamic Weather & Environmental Effects

• Rain makes climbing slippery, forcing you to wait or find another route.
• Thunderstorms can strike metal weapons, requiring you to unequip them.
• Cold and heat affect Link, requiring special clothing or meals to survive in extreme conditions.
•  Paragliding & Mobility

• Use the Paraglider to glide from high places, allowing for creative movement across the world.
• Tame and ride wild horses, customizing saddles and forming bonds with them.

 Engaging Story with Freedom of Choice

• Play as Link, awakening after 100 years to defeat Calamity Ganon and save Princess Zelda.
• Memories System lets you discover the story non-linearly, creating an immersive narrative experience.
• Multiple ways to approach challenges – you can go straight to the final boss or fully prepare first.

 Korok Seeds & Side Quests

• Over 900 Korok Seeds to collect, rewarding exploration and puzzle-solving.
• Numerous side quests featuring unique NPCs, mysteries, and hidden treasures.

 DLC Expansions

• The Master Trials – Adds hard mode, new weapons, and a combat survival trial.
• The Champions’ Ballad – Expands the story with new challenges, Shrines, and the Master Cycle Zero (a motorcycle!).