"The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" is slated to hit the store shelves in less than a couple of weeks. The impending action-adventure video game will arrive on March 3, for the Wii U and Nintendo's latest video game console, Switch.

The upcoming game is highly unlikely to bear any sort of resemblance to what players are used to seeing, such as searching hearts in grass. Link can cook and players can climb up and domesticate horses in the wild. But that's not all; in terms of downloadable content (DLC), the game is expected to feature paid DLC as well, according to TechnoBuffalo.

Avid gamers have been restlessly waiting for a change in the Zelda series for quite a long time, and much to their delight, "Breath of the Wild" will boast an array of jaw-dropping changes; however, it remains to be seen if the title's huge fanbase will be pleased about the new changes.

Meanwhile, new details about "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's" characters and story background have surfaced on Nintendo's Japanese official website (via Gematsu). Let's check out the details below:

'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' - Story Background

A tragedy known as the great calamity takes place, destroying the kingdom of Hyrule. Hundred years after that event, the lead character, Link finally rises from a long sleep in buried ruins. With a mysterious voice showing him the way, he walks towards the vast land.

'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' - Characters

Link

Link is a young man who woke up after a long time but with all of his consciousness lost. He follows a mystical voice and delves straight into an adventure in the colossal land of Hyrule.

Zelda

She is wise, full of curiosity and the princess of the Hyrule kingdom. Zelda has a deep-seated complex. She is independently investigating the ancient ruins spread throughout the world.

Daruk

Daruk is a Goron who hails from Hyrule. As the lead fighter among the Gorons, he is always cool, calm and composed. He has a heroic side to that, the moment he steps foot into an affray. Letting out a daunting war cry, Daruk irons out all his enemies.

Revali

Revali is a Rito that dwells in Hyrule. He dons a blue cloak identical to what Daruk and Mipha wear.

Mipha

She's a quiet and reserved Zora who lives in Hyrule. Mipha boasts a special power not held by any other Zora.

Guardian

They are Relics rumored to have been created by people from early history.

Bokoblin

They are a species of monsters that dwell in Hyrule. They survive by building hiding places with many other Bokoblins. Apparently, they have a cute side to them in that the Bokoblins are said to avoid bees. However, they tend to attack anything they see moving.

More details about "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" is likely to surface online in near future. The game is slated to arrive on Switch and Wii U alongside the global launch of the Switch hardware on March 3.