Over the years, The Legend of Zelda has given players many memorable characters. From mystical flying whales to tiny fairies who say "Hey, listen!" every three minutes, the worlds of Link's adventures are painted with colorful figures. Now that Breath of the Wild 2 is on the horizon, fans are looking ahead to see which characters could be making appearances. Here are the characters who should definitely show up in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 in some capacity.
If the Breath of the Wild 2 trailer is anything to go by, Ganon will be making yet another return to the series as the villain. But what if he isn't? What if the true villain of Breath of the Wild 2 is someone else — like Demise. If the Breath of the Wild sequel is indeed a much darker game, things can't get much darker than having the god of evil as the primary antagonist. Besides, Demise made a great villain in Skyward Sword; he was a highlight in a game that suffered from gimmicky Wii Remote mechanics and an annoying companion named Fi. Featuring Demise in Breath of the Wild 2 would be a great way to rectify that.
Speaking of dark, a fan-favorite baddie could also show up. First appearing in Zelda II: The Adventure of Link in 1987, Dark Link has been featured in several Legend of Zelda games since. There was even an armor set inspired by Dark Link in the first Breath of the Wild. Having Dark Link show up in the sequel, perhaps in a more pivotal role, could be great. This could also be an interesting way for the long-rumored (and long-requested) playable Zelda to debut. What if the Link from Breath of the Wild turns to darkness in the sequel? It could be a refreshing take, having fans fight a villainous Link as Princess Zelda, and it could be a great way to reinvigorate the series in the same way Breath of the Wild's open-world exploration did.
The first Breath of the Wild gave fans a lot of new characters to fall in love with. Perhaps none of these new characters were as beloved as Prince Sidon, the Zora royal who spawned a dozen memes referencing his sexiness. Other characters like Bolson, the flamboyant construction worker who helps Link get a house, should definitely make appearances as well. The success of Breath of the Wild 2 will really hinge on bringing back members of the cast that made its predecessor so memorable in the first place.
Although he's only a companion in Breath of the Wild if players use his amiibo, Wolf Link would make another great addition to the sequel. What better way to explore the vast wilderness than as a speedy wolf? And if Wolf Link is around, then Midna might as well join the fight. If theories about BotW 2's relationship to Twilight Princess prove true, then leaving Midna out would be a huge mistake.
The first Breath of the Wild did an excellent job of weaving together threads of Zelda's sometimes-confusing timelines. Breath of the Wild 2 could make those connections even stronger by bringing in characters from past games and fitting them into new roles.
