I don't disagree. Still think it kind of destroys a lot of the established "This is it for Ganon" from BOTW. :(
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel announced
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If anyone has more articles detailing the development of this project, please share it with me so I can update this. :)
IGN interview with Fujibayashi (December 15, 2017)
Aonuma's statement in Zelda: Breath of the Wild Master Works artbook (December 17, 2017)
Aonuma confirmed that production of the new Zelda title has already begun by this point in time.
IGN Interview with Aonuma (December 27, 2017)
IGN interview with Fujibayashi (December 15, 2017)
Aonuma's statement in Zelda: Breath of the Wild Master Works artbook (December 17, 2017)
Aonuma confirmed that production of the new Zelda title has already begun by this point in time.
IGN Interview with Aonuma (December 27, 2017)
It's been noted here that that was a pretty big mistranslation from the original Japanese.
I don't think there is any implication that Ganon was destroyed for good in BotW. The hero and princess from 10,000 years prior were only able to seal Ganon away under much more favorable circumstances. The Link and Zelda of the present didn't have access to any new power or weapon that would have made it possible to stop Ganon's cycle of ressurection.
After so many games, I think the idea that Ganon will always be back is a given at this point.
Yes, except I can't find anything to back that up. I'm seeing a few notes that say the japanese version and other languages were even more final on the ending, but that's Reddit and who knows how accurate that is.
As much as I want Vaati that corpse hast to be Ganondorf or some other Gerudo because of the Gerudo sigil on his jewelryNot sure if this has already been discussed but the headband and red eyes are very Vaati like
Gold headband with a red jewel also the red eyes
The intended meaning of the line was ganon has given up resurrecting as a human and is just coming out as pure rage. Not that he will no longer be resurrected at all
For real. It could be a huge underground cave system the size of Hyrule. Imagine huge caverns like the one Gandalf and the balrog fall into in the beginning of The Two Towers. Then they could keep the overworld with minor changes that you could go to if you wanted.
That is what I took from that line too. Though I am not sure why you are quoting me here.
I don't think it would, and I think this is an odd concern. Again, the issue in the blank slate scenario has less with wanting to play as Zelda and more about wanting to play as a female Link. The reason I suspect most people latch onto the opportunity to play as Zelda in this game is because for one, Aonuma has been aware for a while now that people want to play as a female lead, and two, Link in BOTW has become more of a defined character who's had some character building made for him. You no longer name him, and he has a fairly set backstory for himself as one of Zelda's champions and her personal bodyguard, so I don't doubt that a playable Zelda would lose her traits. The prospect of having to save Zelda yet again, and so soon after she was basically locked up for a century, just isn't that compelling.
Personally i dont care about playing as a female, however if they gave her some cool abilities that worked in tandem with link, like some cool magic attacks etc. They could really make it interesting. Like a swap on command button where she is needed for certain puzzles etc. It would all have to be in service of the gameplay though, that is all i care about.
Edit: or even better have them have to swap in real time. Say a certain enemy is only beatable when zelda uses some kind of spell, and then link is able to damage them as a result.
I think "of the Wild" works for part of the subtitle, similar to "of the Tomb Raider" for this last trilogy.
So...
Legend of Zelda: Corruption of the Wild
Legend of Zelda: Dusk of the Wild
Or stealing from another poster:
Legend of Zelda: Death of the Wild
Yeah.
Or I would be down for something like Metroid Prime 2 where you traverse dark and light areas as well.
But the opposite of BOTW where the "shrines" lead up to pockets of the overworld, maybe with some changes like more rebuilt sections of the overworld would be great.
Either way I want lots and lots of caves/dungeons in this game.
The Legend of Zelda: Rise of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Shadow of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Dawn of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: War of the Wild
Revenge of the Wild
Return of the Wild
Reckoning of the Wild
I'm calling it now, Calamity Ganon is like Urizen, the shriveled-up body is like V. Ganondorf tried to give us his human form for more power, but still got his ass beat by Link & Zelda. The two parts will form back together to give us the return of the true Ganondorf.
I haven't read all of the discussion but it looked a lot like the glowing arm/hand keeping Ganondorf (presumably) dead was running out of strength due to the malice, and Link's hand beginning to glow clearly seems to suggest he's gonna have to be the one to replace that hand.
I don't know if this supports or hurts the playable Zelda theory but that's just what it looked like to me.
I don't know if this supports or hurts the playable Zelda theory but that's just what it looked like to me.
Zelda being short haired is interesting... maybe we do get to play as her. But I'm not holding my breath for it. It doesn't make or break the game if we don't get to play her
I don't think we'll be spending the full game there. My guess is we're gonna be trying to find a way to get up there for most of the game. Probably by going through temples underground
Ending the subtitle with "of the wild" only works if the overworld is full of wildlife again, which may or may not be the case. Starting with "Breath of" is more open ended; Breath of Darkness, Breath of Malice, Breath of Shadow, etc.
But for every direct follow up so far (AoL, LA, MM, PH, ST) the names have been totally unconnected and unique. Thats probably what we will see.
But for every direct follow up so far (AoL, LA, MM, PH, ST) the names have been totally unconnected and unique. Thats probably what we will see.
Everybody buys the game expecting maximum edge and darkness....
----and instead gets the most plot-heavy zelda of all time with deep environmentalist themes.
The Legend of Zelda: Beneath the wild
The Legend of Zelda: Escape from the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Dawn of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Battle for the Wild
What does Zelda lore say about Link's ethnicity, does he have to be Hylian? I mean, that mummy/corpse/whatever you want to call it, clearly bears the symbol of the Gerudo, but at the same time we clearly see a red-head battling Calamity Ganon in the cutscenes/boot-up art alongside a blonde Zelda. Could it be that this specific incarnation of Link 10,000 years ago was a Gerudo?
just give me better enemy variety than BoTW, a more horror themed story and a god damn hookshot.
For starters, if every Link is the spirit of the first, cursed by Demise, Hero reborn, how could could it be some Link and still be alive or whatever you call that state.
Secondly, the shadow on the wall looks a lot like Demise, being attacked by the arm that holds the body down. He has fangs and the same jewelry Ganondorf wears.
I think the real question is, whose arm is that?
Another possibility is the arm being an ancestor of Zelda fulfilling a sealing role.
Given the likelihood that Link inherits the glowy arm thing though, it seems unlikely to be a Zelda ancestor (why not give the power to her then?). If it's not the spirit of an ancient hero, then i'll go with a new character.
Provided it isn't a mistranslation or a change in the localization. It hasn't been relinked by the time I get home from work, I'll find it. It was in the first few pages of this thread.
I thought about that and maybe it's silly, but that arm, its silhouette on the wall, looks too aggressive / menacing to be Hylia/Zelda related. But who knows, maybe some Zelda great great grandmother got fed up and devised the arm of doom to lock him down.
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Breath Of The Wild Sequel Producer Won't Say If You Can Play As Zelda
When Nintendo teased a sequel to Breath of the Wild at the end of yesterday’s Direct, it left everyone with one big question: Can you play as Zelda? Legendary series producer Eiji Aonuma knows the answer. He’s just not saying.
kotaku.com
And that may be a mistranslation or change for the localization.
Breath Of The Wild Sequel Producer Won't Say If You Can Play As Zelda
When Nintendo teased a sequel to Breath of the Wild at the end of yesterday’s Direct, it left everyone with one big question: Can you play as Zelda? Legendary series producer Eiji Aonuma knows the answer. He’s just not saying.
Shocking indeed
Breath Of The Wild Sequel Producer Won't Say If You Can Play As Zelda
When Nintendo teased a sequel to Breath of the Wild at the end of yesterday’s Direct, it left everyone with one big question: Can you play as Zelda? Legendary series producer Eiji Aonuma knows the answer. He’s just not saying.
He also asked how many playable characters, and got no answer. Why did he even accept any interviews?
So it seems playable Zelda and even coop or AI companion is still a possibility.
Breath Of The Wild Sequel Producer Won't Say If You Can Play As Zelda
When Nintendo teased a sequel to Breath of the Wild at the end of yesterday’s Direct, it left everyone with one big question: Can you play as Zelda? Legendary series producer Eiji Aonuma knows the answer. He’s just not saying.
Really? Why are people not asking him stuff like if the new overworld is radically changed from BOTW 1?
The plan was that this game is a 2020 game, dont know if things changed since than, i didnt even know that its gonna be showen this E3.
What i heard was another game and that didnt happen, am not sure if that was bad source or that Nintendo changed their plan for the show.
What i heard was another game and that didnt happen, am not sure if that was bad source or that Nintendo changed their plan for the show.
Don't get your hopes up about playable Zelda just from that interview; it's possible that there's merely plans for a short Zelda or co-op mechanic that won't last very long or something.
Looking forwar
Thanks for trying, Jason!
Breath Of The Wild Sequel Producer Won't Say If You Can Play As Zelda
When Nintendo teased a sequel to Breath of the Wild at the end of yesterday’s Direct, it left everyone with one big question: Can you play as Zelda? Legendary series producer Eiji Aonuma knows the answer. He’s just not saying.
Would be happy for this to be released in 2020. Hopefully the source knows enough. But as you said things can change