Breath of the Wild drops players into the vast, post-apocalyptic world of Hyrule, where the land has been devastated by a catastrophic event known as the "Great Calamity." The game follows Link, the protagonist, as he awakens from a deep sleep with no memory of his past. The primary objective is to explore the vast open world, defeat the four Divine Beasts (ancient machines), and ultimately save Hyrule from the clutches of Calamity Ganon.