Including the DLC makes an already essential game feel "complete." While the base game is about the journey of discovery, The Champion's Ballad is about the mastery of that world. It bridges the gap between the original story and the legendary status of the Champions, ending Link’s journey on a high note.
: It culminates in arguably the best boss fight and dungeon in the entire game, providing a mechanical complexity that some felt was missing from the base game's Divine Beasts. Verdict Including the DLC makes an already essential game
: The ultimate reward—a mechanical horse—completely changes how you traverse Hyrule in the endgame, making cleanup and exploration faster and more stylish. : From the moment you leave the Great
At its core, Breath of the Wild is about the "chemistry engine"—a system where fire, wind, electricity, and gravity interact in ways that feel consistently logical and rewarding. you can go anywhere
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild , combined with its final expansion, The Champion's Ballad , remains a definitive masterpiece of open-air design that trades traditional linear progression for total player agency.
: From the moment you leave the Great Plateau, you can go anywhere, including the final boss. This lack of "invisible walls" makes every mountain peak a genuine goal rather than just scenery.
: The expansion provides much-needed backstory for the four Champions (Mipha, Daruk, Revali, and Urbosa) through new cutscenes and diary entries, adding emotional weight to their sacrifice.