Nintendo, Please Revive This Cancelled Zelda Sequel For Switch 2
It's unclear what the future of will look like on the Nintendo Switch 2. With the series having just recently brought new major 3D and 2D entries to the Switch, there will likely be a bit of a wait for future games. Not only that, but the upcoming arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2 and its possible enhancements in power and performance provide a wealth of opportunities for the series to embark in an even more ambitious direction than before, potentially resulting in games that are far beyond what fans could possibly come to expect.
That being said, the imminent launch of the Switch 2 provides the series with an opportunity to revive a canceled sequel to a beloved entry in the franchise. While the series is no stranger to game cancellations, this one title was particularly crushing, as it possessed a tremendous amount of potential. Not only could this game finally receive the treatment it deserves, but its release on Nintendo's latest hardware could expand this title far beyond what was originally envisioned for the project.
At one point, a direct sequel to was in development at Nintendo. This was discussed during an interview in 2016 with 's design manager, Satoru Takizawa, that was translated by Nintendo Everything. According to Takizawa, the sequel would have included some pretty considerable changes to the original, such as the game having "..." while reintroducing the ability to ride a horse from .
A sequel was initially discussed years before the Takizawa interview. Eiji Aonuma confirmed it during the 2004 Game Developer's Conference before the first trailer for was shown at E3 later in the year.
Unfortunately, the project never came to fruition for a multitude of reasons. Takizawa mentioned a major issue during development with the implementation of horse riding, as "..." for the feature. Furthermore, Takizawa noted the "..." at the time, alongside the popularity of fantasy movies that resulted in the development team refocusing their efforts on a new project
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