Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - What are the Spiral Stones? (Trailer Analysis)
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- Опубліковано 15 лют 2023
- A closer look at Tears of the Kingdom's mysterious green spiral stones.
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I'm living for all the new Zelda content I get to watch thanks to that trailer. Everything has been amazing, from Zeltik, to Monster Maze, to NBC, all of it.
...And The Bread Pirate!
R- ri- right...?
That is what you were about to say... right? 😨
And Commonwealth realm
And Hyrule Gamer
I agree so badly omg.
@@TheBreadPirate I love ur vids
It's also worth noting that the bokoblins on the talus had long but regular horns, while the bokoblins in the latest trailer had spearheads instead. Definitely an older build.
uh, or just different bokoblin version? bro
In fact I'd go as far as saying that they started working on the sky islands around the end of 2020 / early 2021, for various reasons. One of them is that almost all of the islands they first showed are not in the final game, except the "tutorial island"... and that was almost fully covered in clouds back then... and when you increased the contrast of the image, you could see that it's completely unfinished behind those clouds (everything is basic cubes, even the trees and co., while now we see those areas and they just look like normal sky island areas). So it's clear to me that everything regarding the sky islands in those early trailers (other than the main concepts of the zonai powers and co.) is very unrepresentative of the final game. This also indicates that the sky islands are indeed a "smaller part of the game" and are likely where side activities such as this game's version of shrines take place and the majority of the development was spent on "something else that's more important", which is probably the caves and probably where the dungeons take place.
@@simonrockstream no the older build bit is far more likely, all recent footage has enemies with purely unorthodox horns and not what they had in the first game, there'd be no reason to keep the old variant around intentionally
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Can we all just admire zeltik for going out of his way to make sure he's goes to the exact same locations for the perfect comparison and camera angles? That some good ass dedication my guy, kudos!
I swear Zeltik knows BOTW Hyrule better than I know my own province.
Haven’t seen anybody else mention this yet, but did you notice the stones with the swirling green energy are literally tear shaped? If these tear shaped rocks are going to be falling down from the sky islands to Hyrule below, then that undoubtedly is where the name Tears Of the Kingdom is coming from.
O damn.. You may be right
I wonder if anyone's counted up how many we've seen in total so far? If it's 7 (like the mural) then I think you're 100% right
45.5
I find the use of color interesting. Blue is associated with Naryu, the goddess of wisdom. This makes sense given the sheikah’s technology. Zelda is given control over this part. Green is associated with Farore, the goddess of courage. Link is given control over this part. I wonder if this idea plays into TotK with the green shrines? And obviously Red is Din the goddess of power, but Ganon has full control over that part.
They should have made it so that blue sheika tech was in the blue sky, green was down on the green ground and red in lava filled caves.
Farore is so mysterious. I’m so happy they on focusing on her
I wonder is there will be a 3rd game, with Power/red for it’s main colour
@@TheMaskOfFairies great idea
@@TheMaskOfFairies Red is already used. It's Malice.
This is definitely interesting. I haven’t seen anyone put this much thought into these yet and it was great to hear your thoughts on it. Can’t wait to hear more of your thoughts in the coming weeks and months.
I love how the zoom showed off the shape of the rocks and their rings. I never noticed the details in the trailer, and I'm glad we can see it in detail.
Erm, a whole group of passionate ZeldaTubers have touched on the Green spirals and it's structures pretty well. Won't name them on here out of Respect of course.
I really dunno why it's always this ''youre the Best guyyy'' narrative on every blog anyway: maybe use UA-cam a little more?
@@netweed09 I’m apologize if there was any miscommunication between us. I didn’t mean that there aren’t people that have put in this much effort to the green spirals. I would never assume that just because I haven’t seen it that it doesn’t exist. I know I don’t watch every single person that covers these things, that would be impractical. I was simply saying that this is the first time I, personally, have seen someone go in-depth with them. Out of all the people I watch, he is the first to put out a video of this concept. I also was simply complimenting his thought process. Anyways, I apologize if I offended you in any way. Thank you for the comment and pointing out that other people have covered this topic. I’ll definitely need to keep an eye out for them.
@@haileyredd5951 Thank you, and no need for apology. 👍 I did sound a bit blunt so I should be sorry (and I am here) but I just felt I had to mention it as honestly, even on UA-cam there's such a great community of Zelda devotees. As you may have seen with the numerous collab videos they have, which are an amazing listen (even for me that's not all into theories all the time lol.)
This video was so good! I like the idea of when you complete the ‘trial’ or puzzle of the green stones, you gain access to certain sky islands. I like the idea of them actually already being there, but rather after completing the stone’s event the sky islands are then able to be seen. Thanks for the video!!
I think you pretty much nailed it at the end there. Let's not forget that the shrines send us deep underground. So, it could be that these are the inverse, sending us into the sky for some kind of trial. Especially now that underground appears to be evil territory
This is a cool possibility. I think that the magic arm is bringing back the magic meter found in other Zelda games and collecting the vials on Link's hip will increase the meter. It could be that these stones are sources of magic and can refill the vials as there is no other natural source for magic found in BoTW. The shrines could refill like wells over time, so the "inactive" stones have already been used to refill Link's magic. Glowing stones are full of magic and can be used the refill the magic vials. Just a thought.
"Are these stones equivalent to shrines?"
Yes... yes...
"I dont think so"
No NO NO NONONO-
It's worth pointing out that the first time we saw a spiral of green energy, it was presumably used to seal Ganondorf. So it makes sense that the stones surrounded by a similar green spiral would be in a sort of sealed state as well.
Your theories are so good…I really want to know what happened to the shrines, I know some people didn’t, but I really liked them. Guess we’ll see in May!
The shrines are a welcome concept but were overshadowed by disdain for a lack of traditional dungeons. I wouldn’t mind if they stuck around, hell give us another 120 shrines lol I only ask for like 4-6 dungeons I may spend a couple hours on a piece and maybe even a revisit of the divine beast puzzles. Couldn’t hurt for replayability but regardless I’ll probably play through this game ATLEAST as many times as I played through botw haha
@@JoseGonzalez-pf7md Yeah, agree haha-I do hope the dungeons in this one will be more traditional..it does seem to have more of that feel, but who knows!
@@lilinkeditz07 For me, 6 years of game development with same world reused justifies the design of traditional dungeons. On the top of this, we have the element of 8 “drops/tears” surrounded the mysterious figure in the previous trailer. What else can it be? In all Zelda games, so small numbers always represent dungeons. Plus it was one of the most anticipated features from players.
@@nicholasderemi8493 Yes, it totally makes sense for dungeons to appear, especially when you put it that way. Haven’t thought about it like that.
Always with the premium content and analysis. Love the content, Zeltik!
I was waiting for a video just about these!! Great work discovering that circular ring in the sky!! I had similar thoughts :) I could imagine that each sky island has an egg shaped stone that you send down to the surface and it's how you travel back up to the sky island it's associated from. I bet you'll also use the spirals to warp to across Hyrule's surface. Cheers Ed!
This is absolutely why I love watching your videos, Zeltik. Very creative theories and ideas about Tears of the Kingdom as well. I’m really excited for the upcoming game, and especially your content.
I'm on a hardcore Zelda theory and analysis content binge this week and the last, and your channel is a godsend 🙏
The stone shapes reminds me a lot to the time stones of skyward sword, but these are green and SS are blue. So maybe they're related to time travel? Since there are things that doesn't match at all to some scenes on the trailers shown so far. Unless they have changed A LOT of things during the developing process.
I love the new incorporation of the green swirls in the intro. So cool! I’m so excited for all of this new Zelda content! Keep it coming!
Same
I'm betting you can fast travel to them, Since the shrines were used by players for fast travel my guess is Nintendo took note of the most used shrines and replaced some of them with these stones for players to fast travel to.
They have shown new towers which are more likely the new travel points.
@@jace15076 The towers aren't abundant enough to be the only teleport points, much like BotW.
Do you think it would be worth covering that Epona was shown in the trailer? It can either mean Epona will be apart of the base game/story or it’s just because of an amiibo. I think it’s kinda interesting imo. I personally really hope Epona has a role and possibly even have something to do with Lon Lon Ranch if reconstructed
I'm glad somebody pointed this out about Epona being shown. I honestly think that she will be in the base game, and man, I didn't think about Lon Lon Ranch, that's where Epona grew up. Maybe Lon Lon Ranch will play a more significant role. Who knows? At any rate, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is shaping up to be the masterpiece of the century.
@@Enigmaculate I sure hope so! We did in fact see the remains of the destroyed ranch in botw! So really anything is possible! And absolutely agreed!! I’m very excited for this game and it’s sure to be a fantastic experience! 😄
I’m just wondering if I can bring wolf link from the amiibo into the new game.
@@danielciufo7765 Also, I cannot even begin to grasp the sheer insurmountable size of this sequel, even all of the trailers we've been shown so far of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is just BARELY scratching the surface of what's going to be in this game, and considering the fact that Breath of the Wild is a gargantuan behemoth itself, this truly significant and exponentially mind-blowing. I'm overwhelmingly excited for this sequel man. This along with Metroid Prime Remastered are my most anticipated Nintendo Switch games and my most anticipated video games in general. GOD Bless and GODSpeed 🙏.
Wasn't Epona shown in pre-release BotW footage as well? I think most scenes with Link and a horse featured Epona actually.
Holly moly, now this is excellent analysis and theory crafting!
I love your videos they are always so interesting. And since only a few of my friends play zelda games, I'm happy to have a channel talking more in depth about things I'm interested in! ♡
A concept I really enjoyed was the blacked out region of the map north of the lost woods, it was closer to a traditional dungeon in a lot of ways than the divine beasts. I’m hoping there’s a bit of a concept clash with that in this new title
The glowing green stone that was shown on a Hinox's necklace in the trailer could be related to the activation of the spiral stones. Maybe they function similarly to the shrine orbs in Breath of the Wild.
This is so interesting man. From the trailers is is so difficult to tell what is activated or not, and what happens when they are activated or used with stones either rising or falling, and link maybe accessing islands or send them down from the sky. I get the feeling that we will be ping-ponging between the sky and surface frequently in TotK and it will feel jut as seamless as climbing a cliff in BotW. So excited for this game 😁
This video was amazing. So much information I hadn't noticed before! Great job as always, Zeltik!
Zeltik your eye for detail is incredible. I can always count on seeing about 5 things that everybody else in the world missed.
Finally a video comparing locations, thank you!! I was waiting for this
Loving the content! Can’t wait for more info to drop in the coming months!
I stumbled upon your channel today - the content is really insightful and refreshing :) I enjoyed watching!
Your videos are always so good! Keep up the amazing work ❤
This is the sickest intro I’ve ever seen on UA-cam. Clean, epic, short.
Great video, Zeltik! You made so many good points! I love your videos. Keep up the good work! ❤
Great analysis as always.! Keep up the good work.
This channel is currently the one in most excited to see new videos posted from
Even more insights from the trailers? Hell yes!
Zeltik is the best Zelda channel without a doubt. Always excited to see new content
Time and time again I am baffled by your perceptive abilities. Great video, as always.
Man, I just love your thumbnails! They just keep getting better and better!
Wow that was some detailed analysis. I totally missed the rock structures under green spirals! Well done.
The hits keep coming, keep it up mate. You're helping fuel my hype!
Loving the new intro, good one Zeltic!
Zeltik, I think you’ve NAILED it mate. Never realized that the green swirls had the handles around them. There’s gotta be a connection between the spirals and Link’s ability to warp upwards
"We can see it in this shot of Link driving his car"
What a time to be alive you guys
Ahh. A new Zeltik video. The intro is music to my ears.
Absolutely brilliant theory crafting once again Zeltik. Ahh I'm so excited
So excited for this revitalized wave of content
Awesome video, great catches
I've got 3 ideas
1: a way to teleport
2: shrines but the energy transports him to the puzzle
3: the one zeltik has explained
Loved hearing your thoughts on this! Very intriguing!
Great to see the larger members of this passionate Community of the Best gaming series here. Love the content, haven't been this genuinely interested for a main Zelda release since Skyward Sword!
See, this is why you are the standard in the Zelda community. I don't know if anyone else has figured out the shape of the stones, half of these locations, and the rings that surround them. And here you are, identifying AND theorizing AND creating a video.
👏👏👏
Love your content bro!
I wonder, I truly wonder. You've given me a thought that kind of shakes me. What if Link is indeed sending the stones into the Sky realm? It's suggested by Zelda herself that they may not be able to win this fight and fitting with the Ouroboros cycle of that universe and the reoccurring theme of sealing, if the goddess Hylia is directly involved and Demise is somehow involved (what with the assumed destruction of the Master Sword). Is it possible that she's having Link recreate Skyloft to evacuate the Hylians again? Truly and completely repeating history from the beginning, untold millennia before, to now.
inb4 the next game is Skyward Sword 2 or it's revealed that Skyward Sword both happens before and after the events of this game. Truly full circle.
...
Or can Link break the cycle?
inb4 BotW 3 'Broken Circle/Spiral/Wheel/Curse'
Great work as always, my friend.
I LOVE your analytical skills mate. You are such a clever observer.
Zeltik videos are always amazing
Been a while since Zeltik was on the top off my most watched subscriptions list
I'm looking forward to exploring totk . I have 3 weeks off work and will probably play it non stop. I'm also looking forward to coming back to all yours, Monster and blackcrisis' videos to see how close or way off the theories were in hindsight. So hyped
Interesting, at 0:29 while comparing shots to point out the absence of a shrine.... Instead of a shrine, in the exact spot, there is a malice hole. 🤔🤔
Wow this is such a cool idea and one I hadn't considered at all! It makes a lot of sense though and I can definitely see this being the case!
Great work as always!
Bro i think you touched THE point, with this teleporter idea between ground and sky.
Good quality content as usual 🤌
All this from a couple trailers ! Amazing
Most pertinent take I've seen yet on those shrines and the way new content might unveil itself
I was thinking a similar thing with revealing the islands! Maybe there are no islands visible, but those swirly rocks allow you to jump up to the sky. The island it brings you to is a sort of “shrine replacement” that, upon completion, rewards you with whatever they’ll use instead of the spirit orbs and then reveals all the islands in the area
Brilliant as always. I was thinking that these green spirals could lead to underground areas, but seeing the stones there seems to discredit that.
It feels like a war zone in hyrule with Gannons minions mining underground to gather power and energy and link would need help from the sky/Zonai to locate and take out underground mining settlements.
Well done mate!
I love the new intro dude, very cool
This is some of the best content
Great video dude
i am loving all of these new trailer theories 😁
I love the idea of the stone rings being teleporters or jump boosters!
I saw the member option and I thought to myself “Time to be Hero.” You got yourself a member well done Zeltik keep up the great work.
Excellent analysis.
8:57 Link being able to dive down to these islands from so high up in the sky either means he can teleport all the way to the top of the map somehow, or there are more sky islands above these sky islands like you theorized. (which might explain the spiral stones in the sky - 8:33)
Wonderful video!
The details in these videos are crazy. It is so good to watch and brings up the hype of this game so much!! You have earned a subscription!
Hey Zeltik! Maybe even the shot of Link with the Golden Light and the Master Sword we got in the delay announcement a year ago could even be atop the giant stone tower we see on those islands you think might be the tutorial! Maybe the goal is to explore and solve puzzles to open up the tower, and the goal is to climb to the top to commune with that Golden Light, kind of like how the goal of the Great Plateau was visiting all four shrines and then meeting King Rhoam atop the Temple of Time?
I like the idea of Link pushing the stones down to create warp points.
Having stuff fall from the shy is a brilliant way to add content to a world we've already ran through for hours. I'm curious how the cave system will be added organically.
5:10 I was theorizing almost the opposite, the not glowing stones are the ones that Link has NOT touched. And it looks like, the one that isn't touched, has another blocky/green Zonai aura laying dormant on top of it. I think these are bosses you have to fight to activate them. And once activated they seem like they could be one of two things: A) A way to get into the sky, or B) Dungeons. It seems to me like these are the "Tears" of the kingdom. Awesome videos, love your content and my hype has been revitalized for this game, but I hope to all of Hylia there are dungeons time around
Yes 👍 I agree to this. Good call.
Would be super cool if on top of that you could move the sky islands and spots of Hyrule around, like the great plateau or the lost woods, like a puzzle on a giant scale and it would warrant exploring Hyrule again under a new light.
6:30 oh that could hint at going back to the style of early game exploration with a few Temples, and then a big turning point that unlocks the later 2/3 of the game with a drastic shift to the world.
That makes a lot of sense to have those spiraled structures to be a way up to the sky islands.
My guess is it will be a place to fast travel and refill those green flasks Link is shown to have. If you have played Elden Ring, I got the impression it may act similar to sites of grace where you could fast travel and refill your flasks in that game.
Glad you mentioned the jump from the E3 2021 trailer, with all the new TotK news I realized it probably overshadowed that clip.
I think that the spirals will be the equivalent of spirit orbs, links hand interacting with it to gain energy or power to change in return for health or stamina or any new forms of bars in the game
I love your theory and videos
Great video!!
Is it possible, the tear drop splashing on the ground in reverse we saw in the first trailer, the activation of those swirly things? But maybe in game its done in real time where link drops green goo into the ground on that device?
I really believe you are spot on with the "call an island from above" thing. From a gameplay perspective, if Link has access to the paraglider and the flying machines, it's pretty much impossible to restrain the player to a certain order of islands (or at least something like a final island). This theory would fix this in a great way.
“in the shot of link driving his car” is a quote i never thought i’d hear in reference to a canon zelda game
Another wonderful video. :)
Always amazing ☺️
i do think they are just a re designed shrine maybe, i like the idea of the energy spirals being used to make them more visible in the environment also.
Lots of good info!
The reason that there were no Shrines in the center of Hyrule in BoTW is likely because that's where the DBG fight is. Since there is likely no DBG fight in TotK, it's not unreasonable that Nintendo would want to dump one (or its equivalent) there.
I like your new intro!❤
Every Analysis Video makes me more hyped for Tears of the Kingdom
That weird shaped stone on one of the bigger sky islands you were talking about, if you look close enough, looks like one of the goddess statues you’d find throughout BotW and SS. Maybe the goddess statues in TotK will be the stones that hoist Link up to the sky islands
I think you pointing out that he could absorb the energy from the stones is a really good point, because i initially thought the same thing. lol
What a lovely distraction from collecting korok seeds (thats no joke, I was collecting korok seeds just now, then your vid dropped)