U-King-O: Rumored internal codename for a future Nintendo game (Midori)
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I'm glad someone knew it, because that's half the battle!
I'm a Wii U purchaser of BotW still waiting for my upgrade path 😉
Oh you know you want. As soon as you see the DLSS upscaled 4k/60fps footage you'll be in love as you where 10 years ago, when they showed it off the first time. Let it go, don't fight it, you lost already anyway.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vga0QYSOuIc
Remember they dropped the best videogame trailer ever for the launch.
Don't worry, they'll market it in a way so that you're able to justify it to yourself. They're pretty clever, they know what they're doing.
I'd pay for an upgrade path, but I just can't see myself dropping $60-70 on a BOTW remaster anytime soon. Would need significant new content content to justify that
Whole time I'd just be thinking "damn I wish this was TOTK" lol. Ideally this is part of a wider "next-gen upgrade" program and several games receive updates at launch
Whole time I'd just be thinking "damn I wish this was TOTK" lol. Ideally this is part of a wider "next-gen upgrade" program and several games receive updates at launch
Almost got it. The wizard is the name of the console and it has two magnet detachable power gloves.
Almost got it. The wizard is the name of the console and it has two magnet detachable power gloves.
GODDAMN IT.
...of course, what I mean is that the situation with development was quite fluid, and my sources got a little mixed up, and that there was a plan for a tie-in film at one point... etc. etc. :-)
A BotW that integrates the DLC and features minimal load times and vastly increased draw distance and scenic detail with enhanced lighting and textures at 4k 60fps... with maybe some extras like the amiibo gear obtainable in-game, or a new item for slip resistance (like the Froggy Armor from TotK)... and a possible Bowser's Fury-style campaign where you play as Zelda, maybe in some dream world she experiences while trapped in Hyrule Castle, fighting off dark forces with area-of-effect spells and ranged magic to keep Ganon contained... Could be interesting.
It's not unlikely, but I'd be disappointed if there wasn't any new content. The gameplay differences between the games is interesting to me, and I want to play it again, but the fact totk just has so much more content keeps me from another playthrough.
I don't want to explore without all the caves and new locations. It's basically the same map with less in it... Even for someone who has only played totk, I feel like that might be kind of underwhelming.
The safe bets are probably the included DLC, and the graphical and performance upgrades.
One amazing idea (that I wouldn't bet on, but it's fun to imagine possibilities) would be adding the extra enemy variety from Age of Calamity. So stuff like the Malice Talus, the Thunder Lynel, the Flame Hinox, etc.
Because they can do the same for TotK later.
And also there were reports people being shown Switch 2 tech demos using BotK ports so some of the work is already done.
View: https://twitter.com/Pyoro_X/status/1789646494276166126?t=3t-RXElwbk5sxEFKs-N6jw&s=19
Pyoro says he knew about the codename.
Yeah, seems pretty likely at this point. Probably a Switch 2 launch title.
- 1440p, 60 FPS
- Ray-traced lighting
- Overall IQ improvement
- Instant loading
Been awhile since I have watched this trailer and its just as amazing today as it was when it released. One of the best.
Kind of reminds of what happened with Wind Waker, in the sense that they were using it for internal experimenting on HD development, and then ended up turning it into a real product. Probably messing around with instant loading, removal of loading, etc., being a big aspect here.
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Wii (U) -> Switch (King) -> Switch '2' (O)
BOTW + included DLC Pass "Remastered" version for Switch 2 with those features that were seen in the rumor from Gamescom a year or so back. With new mini DLC side story for Zelda as MC to get people to see something new with the purchase.
It will get a new Zelda game for Nintendo at the console launch but also be small enough of work they could still be developing with a majority of their staff the next game they have planned for the Zelda series.
$10-20 patch to get upgraded to the BOTW "Remastered" version or $69.99 Switch 2 new box
BOTW + included DLC Pass "Remastered" version for Switch 2 with those features that were seen in the rumor from Gamescom a year or so back. With new mini DLC side story for Zelda as MC to get people to see something new with the purchase.
It will get a new Zelda game for Nintendo at the console launch but also be small enough of work they could still be developing with a majority of their staff the next game they have planned for the Zelda series.
$10-20 patch to get upgraded to the BOTW "Remastered" version or $69.99 Switch 2 new box
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Enhanced BotW is nice, but I can't go back after TotK. Hopefully they'll get to that one afterwards.
Wii U ports worked because it was cool to see them on an actual successful console and one that literally could not be backwards compatible.
Kinda feel like they're in for a rude awakening if they try for full priced remasters of games already available on Switch 1. Upgrade path has gotta be the way to go.
A Bowser's Fury-like would get me though, can't lie.
Kinda feel like they're in for a rude awakening if they try for full priced remasters of games already available on Switch 1. Upgrade path has gotta be the way to go.
A Bowser's Fury-like would get me though, can't lie.
I prefer this speculation, because it's more grounded in the realms of reality with OEM partnership and businesses creating products.O might also stand for "Odin," which is supposedly nVidia's codename for the hardware /chipset:
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Considering we're YEARS away from the next major Zelda game, this is EXACTLY what I expect. Enhanced port/remaster of BotW with a bundled-in though still standalone side-game starring Zelda that's a unique and experimental project. Very, very Nintendo move for filling out the release calendar. I'm down.Wouldn't be the first time they've done that for a remaster tbh
None of the reports said anything about improved visuals though. If we get an legit remaster with updated visuals I could see it being lower than 4k.
As long as the Zelda thing had some decent meat like Bowser's Fury I'd be down.Wouldn't be the first time they've done that for a remaster tbh
Nothing could excite me less than the prospect of going through that version of Hyrule again, but BOTW for Switch 2 has a ton of sales potential either way. If there is a Bowser's Fury type thing coming I hope it can be bought standalone.
Remastering BotW first and then TotK would be a very normal decision.
It actually makes sense, the more I think of it.
BotW will be 8 years old by March 2025. Its DLC will be nearly 7 years old. TotK will be a few months shy of 2 years old.
So first, combine BotW with its DLC and remaster them with increased draw distance and detail, raytraced lighting and improved IQ at 60 fps and 4K with DLSS. Maybe include an experimental side game in the style of Bowser's Fury. Call the overall package "BotW Definitive Edition."
The next year, release a new 2D Zelda, more ports or spinoffs like Hyrule Warriors.
By March 2027, remaster TotK and add new content similar to BotW DE. It would be 4 years old by then. This will also have allowed the Switch 1 version more time to sell.
Meanwhile, in the background, Nintendo is steadily working on the next 3D open-world Zelda. Perhaps the live-action movie is already out, and perhaps something will happen with a Zelda theme park.
It's a solid growth arc for the IP.
Yeah. There is absolutely zero chance in hell I will rebuy BotW or TotK on the next Switch. I already own BotW twice. They aren't getting my money a third time for the same goddamn game. And TotK was already wearing thin for me the first time I beat it.
God, I hope they actually move the franchise forward instead of spending the next 3-4 years just recycling old ideas. I'm ready for something new and exciting out of Zelda.
I was typing up a paragraph or so explaining why there's no way for a console launch it'd be remasters of console launch games for the last system, but I was sort of thinking about the counter arguments people could make while I was typing and I'm like...maybe they will do this actually. I can see an argument either way. Disappointment for me personally but might make sense for the company.
Yep, I work in motion capture and so I know so much about upcoming unannounced games/movies/TV (nothing from Nintendo, of course).
It's not surprising for someone in the industry to know way more than they "should", the surprising part is that anyone would ever risk their career for some Twitter likes.
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It would be completely illogical for Nintendo to not have an upgrade path for something like this considering the new console is going to be backwards compatible and utilize the same Nintendo account.
For the inevitable "but they just did a whole gen of WiiU re-releases for $60" - yeah, and those games are brand new to 95%+ of Switch owners.
The most likely scenario, imo:
Hell, they might give it away for free as a console upgrade incentive.
For the inevitable "but they just did a whole gen of WiiU re-releases for $60" - yeah, and those games are brand new to 95%+ of Switch owners.
The most likely scenario, imo:
- Full-priced box version that includes the DLC on the Switch 2
- An upgrade path for existing BotW owners for base game only
- Continued sales of the DLC
Hell, they might give it away for free as a console upgrade incentive.
BotW and TotK remasters makes sense to bring in more players and "upgrade" people to Switch 2 before a new Zelda game comes out in 4 or 5 years.
And yes, having a $10-20 "upgrade path" or something like that makes sense for current owners depending on what they have.
It's basically like Last of Us 1 and 2 remasters.
They have a long time horizon because TotK came out just 1 year ago, so the reasonable expectations is 2027-2029 for the next new iteration.
And yes, having a $10-20 "upgrade path" or something like that makes sense for current owners depending on what they have.
It's basically like Last of Us 1 and 2 remasters.
They have a long time horizon because TotK came out just 1 year ago, so the reasonable expectations is 2027-2029 for the next new iteration.
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