Coming at the culmination of the “” quest, the final boss battle in Tears of the Kingdom pits Link against his notorious archenemy, Ganondorf.

Source: https://screenrant.com/zelda-totk-final-boss-different-ending-ganondorf/

Ganondorf Geoglyph - This one is on the side of a mountain, but the tear will be on a ledge right at the top of Gandolf's shoulder.

Source: https://screenrant.com/zelda-tears-kingdom-totk-where-to-find-all-memories/

Is Ganondorf gone for good?

Source: https://kotaku.com/tears-of-the-kingdom-ganondorf-dragon-zelda-link-lore-1850596176

Mercer appeared as Ganondorf in the series, where he killed Zelda and Link among others before ultimately falling to Kirby (who was also voiced by Mercer) in the webseries.

Source: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/zelda-tears-from-the-kingdom-matthew-mercer-ganondorf/

Or if they haven't overlooked it, they could fear the possibility that it could happen relatively soon since Calamity Ganon and Ganondorf have both been defeated.

Source: https://screenrant.com/zelda-tears-kingdom-riju-gerudo-male-king-ganondorf/

Regardless, is likely not the last time Ganondorf will be seen.

Source: https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-ending-ganondorf-inspiration-future-games/

’s Ganondorf is often considered one of the series, and he is also the hardest enemy that Link has to face in the game.

Source: https://screenrant.com/every-zelda-ocarina-time-boss-ranked-difficulty-ganondorf/

This backstory could explain why Malice is new to the Switch games, how Ganondorf became its host, and reveal another more dangerous threat behind Malice and the Blood Moon, possibly including the ancient demon Demise.

Source: https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-kingdoms-blood-moon-ganondorf-antagonist-power/

To emphasize the impact of Hyrule's efforts against Ganondorf, completing the Monster-Control Crew's Side Adventures could have caused several hot air balloons containing familiar fighters to appear outside the final dungeon.

Source: https://gamerant.com/zelda-tears-kingdom-monster-control-crews-ganondorf-boss-battle/

Typically, Ganondorf possesses the one containing Power, Wisdom is held by Zelda, and Link holds the Triforce of Courage.

Source: https://gamerant.com/splatoon-3-next-splatfest-when-theme-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom/

When Ganondorf rises once more, triggering the Upheaval, Link is thrown into a new quest to save the kingdom all over again.

Source: https://screenrant.com/zelda-totk-hylian-hood-cece-mayorial-election-quest/

When investigating this corruption leads to the awakening of the mighty Ganondorf, Link must save Hyrule once more.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/beautiful-open-world-games/

While it might have been interesting to reveal Ganondorf as the original hero of Hyrule in Tears of the Kingdom, the sequel only ever reveals him to be the Demon King and in no way connects him to a heroic past.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/zelda-totk-debunked-botw2-rumors/

With Ganondorf back and at full power in Tears of the Kingdom, even Princess Zelda isn't sure that Link will be enough to stop him this time.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/tears-of-the-kingdom-trailer-tone-teamwork-zelda/