Developer: Nintendo EPD
Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Welcome to the Development Thread for the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Here we will track all the updates, rumors, and general discussion surrounding this new game. Since its surprise announcement at E3 2019, we have been left with a very cryptic trailer and little else to go on, save for a few scant details. As time goes by and we learn more information and soon the game will release.
The sequel to the critically acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild![The_Legend_of_Zelda_Wii_U_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqNJjoeBT78QIaYdkJdEY4CnGTJFJS74MYhNY6w3GNbO8.jpg](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/gaming/2016/04/27/The_Legend_of_Zelda_Wii_U_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqNJjoeBT78QIaYdkJdEY4CnGTJFJS74MYhNY6w3GNbO8.jpg?imwidth=480)
The legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has sold around 30 million copies (Switch + Wii U), it is the highest-selling Zelda bringing back the conventions of the series, it being an open world and you being able to do what you want. How will Tears of the Kingdom enhance as a sequel? Well we know it's set in the same Hyrule, and we know we can go into the sky...But there are hints that there will be a move, an underground cave system in the game and possibly a wider ocean to explore?
What We Know? Not much!
- This game will be based on the same world as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Eiji Aonuma told IGN in an interview that "The new Breath of the Wild or the sequel to it, it's not necessarily going to be related to Majora's mask or inspired by it... What we showed you currently is a little darker." However, it is unknown if he meant the game was darker than Majora's Mask itself, or just the original game.
- Similar to Super Mario Galaxy 2, many ideas from this game were conceptualized as potential DLC for the original game before being reworked into the sequel.
- Zelda has received a redesign, most notably she has shorter hair than in the original game. This had led to speculation that she may have a greater role to play in this adventure than her previous one.
- Link is seen interacting with, and perhaps controlling a mysterious magical arm. What this means is currently unknown.
- On June 15th, 2021, Nintendo released a new trailer for the game, showcasing a lot of new information. This seems to confirm that the magical arm has affixed itself to Link and will be taking the role of the Sheikah Slate in this title, showing new abilities such as a new stasis function, a time manipulation ability, and the ability to phase through solid objects. The game is confirmed to be "expanded to the skies above Hyrule" in addition to the world below, which appears to be a major theme of the game.
- Zelda appears to have been separated from Link following the events of the original trailer, and her role is as yet unknown.
- Link does not appear to still possess the Master Sword following the events of the second trailer.
- The game appears to be putting an emphasis on Verticality, with many of Link's new abilities focusing on flight or upward mobility. We have also seen Link making use of a bird like glider.
- Imagery also suggests the Zonai, an ancient people of Hyrule who are only hinted at, but who's presence can be felt across Breath of the Wild's Hyrule, will also be more present in this game.
- Several insiders have said that the game is internally targeting a 2020 release date.
- MonolithSoft tweets a recruitment promotion for their work on a Zelda game on December 17th, 2019. MonolithSoft was heavily involved with the world design of Breath of the Wild and are assumed to be resuming that role for the sequel.
- On June 28th, 2020, the Spanish VA of Revali indicates that the dubbing may be complete. Transcript from @ReyVGM EDIT: The interview may or may not be serious or Just joking around by the VAs, take with a grain of salt, but I'll keep it here just in case. EDIT 2: More or less confirmed to have been a joke by the source. Edit 3: Or more likely, this was in reference to Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.
- On September 8th, a video trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity was released. Eji Aonuma reiterates that they announced development had started during the 2019 E3 presentation. He mentions that it will be some time before they are ready to share new updates on the upcoming sequel. "'In order to make the vast world you enjoyed exploring in the original game even more impressive, the team is working hard on its development."
- New Trailer announced at E3 2021 showing several new features, Release date of 2022 given.
- Delay announced March 2022 for a 2023 release date, showed a couple of seconds of new footage
- The new teaser that confirmed the title and release date was announced.
- A statue showing Link at Nintendo Live 2022
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Characters
Link
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The hero of the Wild...Link! He again is off to his next adventure. What will come of him this time?
Zelda
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This time, the princess of the royal family joins Link to discover what is happening below Hyrule. Will she survive her fall?
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Ganondorf? Or something else, this being is currently underneath the castle. Who is he? I guess we shall find out.
Game Trailers
E3 2019 Announcement Teaser
E3 2021 Trailer
Launch Timing Update for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sequel
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_vgseuw_o8&t=27s&ab_channel=NintendoofAmerica
September 2022 Direct Trailer
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SNF4M_v7wc&ab_channel=NintendoofAmerica
UPDATE: This thread is WestEgg's; I asked a mod If I could repost the thread so it could get updated and a mod approved. All credit goes to WestEgg, NOT ME!
Update 2: Remade the thread, screw it :)
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