Interpretation of an Endwalker Plot Point (Spoilers for the Entire MSQ)

[Aneshda]

I don't think she is gone.

Byregot "And in Hydaelyn's absence, we are the star's rightful rulers. It's will."

I am sure Yoshi will get his favorite Mommy back in Game.

[thegreatonemal]

I don't think she is gone.

Byregot "And in Hydaelyn's absence, we are the star's rightful rulers. It's will."

I am sure Yoshi will get his favorite Mommy back in Game.

She's gone, you taking absence to assume that she will return. when the devs have already said shes gone gone.

[Cleretic]

She's gone, you taking absence to assume that she will return. when the devs have already said shes gone gone.

Even in-universe, both the Watcher and the Twelve seem pretty sure she's gone and are acting accordingly. And I'm struggling to think of anyone in the game world that's more knowledgeable about this specific fact than them.

[MediocreIndigo]

Even in-universe, both the Watcher and the Twelve seem pretty sure she's gone and are acting accordingly. And I'm struggling to think of anyone in the game world that's more knowledgeable about this specific fact than them.

After beating 6.0, if you go back to talk to the Watcher, he says "The Loporrits have told me of your victory over Meteion. It is a relief to know Hydaelyn's wish for Etheirys and Her people was granted. She is not here to revel in your victory, but so long as there is life on Etheirys, Her spirit shall live on. In the soothing summer rains, and gentle spring breezes, She will be with you always." While she may not be physically present, the Watcher seems to imply that her will lives on among the inhabitants of Etheirys. I've also seen people interpret this statement as meaning she has been incorporated into the star itself.

[MediocreIndigo]

I don't think she is gone.

Byregot "And in Hydaelyn's absence, we are the star's rightful rulers. It's will."

I am sure Yoshi will get his favorite Mommy back in Game.

I have to say I disagree with this. Like I said before, I don't think she's gone in the sense of being completely removed from the Lifestream, but that doesn't mean she's making a reappearance in the story. Even if her soul was to somehow reform or if its expended aether was incorporated into new souls, she would most likely come back as a new person, not Venat. Regardless of the specifics, the story of Hydaelyn and Zodiark is over.