Okay, so I’ve been absolutely living inside the Switch 2 versions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom lately. 😍 Beyond the jaw-dropping visual upgrades (seriously, Hyrule’s never looked this crisp), the new Zelda Notes app is low-key the MVP. It’s not just tracking shrines anymore—it’s dropping lore bombs via Princess Zelda’s Voice Memories. And honey, one memory just solved the biggest mystery: where did all those terrifying Guardians go after Calamity Ganon bit the dust? 💥

Y’know how in TotK, those ancient death machines just... vanished? Poof! Gone! Meanwhile, we’ve all been side-eyeing that lone Guardian chilling on Hateno Lab like it’s some glitch. 🙄 Turns out, Zelda spilled the tea in a Voice Memory called "In A Puff Of Smoke." She straight-up says:

*"After defeating the Calamity, every single ancient relic—Guardians included—just dissolved into dust. Like fairy magic, but way less cute."

Mind. Blown. 🤯 So those iconic laser-spiders didn’t rust away or get recycled—they literally disintegrated. And that Hateno Lab Guardian everyone’s obsessed with? Zelda calls it out as a replica. Total fake! Guess Purah’s lab decor was just a nostalgia prop all along. 💀

Why This Changes Everything

Honestly, it makes so much sense now:

• No more ancient tech? Bye-bye, Sheikah aesthetic ✨—TotK’s Zonai era feels even more intentional.

• Guardian replicas? Explains why some models linger as museum pieces (looking at you, Hateno!).

• Hyrule’s clean-up crew must’ve had it easy... just sweep up the glittery Guardian dust. ✨🧹

But here’s what keeps me up at night: if all relics vanished... why do some shrines still glow? 👀 Nintendo, you teasing us?

The Hunt for Voice Memories

Finding these golden nuggets feels like treasure hunting:

• There’s 365 total across both games—talk about replay value!

• My fave source? Shoutout to @knightpohtaytoe’s YouTube deep dives (no links, but you know where to look 😉).

• Pro tip: Listen near ruins. Zelda’s voice echoes where history happened.

Honestly? I’m still processing. Guardians defined BotW’s trauma... and now they’re just... gone. Like tears in rain. 🌧️ What does that say about rebuilding after war? Maybe some ghosts just need to fade. But hey—that’s me getting philosophical over robot spiders. What do you think happened to their energy cores? 🤖💬