The fate of the champions in “Tears of the Kingdom” has not been revealed, as the game has not been released yet and Nintendo has not provided specific details about their roles or status in the storyline.
“Tears of the Kingdom” is the highly anticipated sequel to “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.” Since the game is still under development, with a release date set for May 2023, there is limited information about the plot and the characters’ fates. In “Breath of the Wild,” the champions—Daruk, Mipha, Revali, and Urbosa—played a significant role in the story, as they were the pilots of the Divine Beasts and fought against Calamity Ganon 100 years before the events of the game. They ultimately fell in battle and became spirits that aided Link in his quest to defeat Ganon.
Fans are eagerly speculating about how these beloved characters might be incorporated into the sequel. There are several possibilities: the champions could appear in flashbacks, their spirits could continue to play a role, or there might be new champions altogether. Additionally, the teaser trailers for “Tears of the Kingdom” have shown glimpses of what appears to be the past, suggesting that the game could explore more of Hyrule’s history and potentially provide further insight into the champions’ backstories.
Until “Tears of the Kingdom” is released and players can explore the game themselves, the champions’ fates remain a mystery, and any discussion about their roles is purely speculative. Fans of the series are looking forward to discovering what Nintendo has in store for these characters and the world of Hyrule in this next chapter of the Zelda franchise.