A translation of a concept art page from Hyrule Historia. Translated by Snow.
Zelda Designs
2003 – Four Swords & Four Swords Adventures
Zelda as she appears in the Four Swords games. Her head features a large ribbon.
2004 – The Minish Cap
2006 – Twilight Princess
Princess Zelda’s most adult look in the series. At the end of the game she takes on a frightening appearance when possessed by Ganondorf.
2007 – Phantom Hourglass
2009 – Spirit Tracks
Because she was designed to be a descendant of Tetra, she is nearly identical to Tetra’s princess form in The Wind Waker. To the left is the appearance Zelda’s spirit on its own after her body has been stolen.
2011 – Skyward Sword