17 characters are on the initial roster from going through Legend Mode
These characters include Link, Impa, Sheik, Lana, Zelda, Ganondorf, Darunia, Ruto, Agitha, Midna, Zant, Fi, Ghirahim, Cia, Volga, Wizzro, and Linkle.
the rest of the character roster can be unlocked
Event Viewer is included in Gallery to re-watch event scenes
Item Card Shop lets you purchase item cards you've previously obtained in Adventure Mode Challenge Mode is making a return
Toon Link's Sand Rod gets the highest rank 4+ weapon: Dark Nice Sand Rod
Medli's Harp also has the highest rank 4+ weapon: Water Din's Harp
if a character didn't have a dual elemental weapon previously, they do now

QUELLE und TEXT: https://gonintendo.com/stories/302390-hyrule-warriors-definitive-edition-info-on-roster-event-viewe

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