The Next Zelda Game Is Likely Abandoning Tears Of The Kingdom’s Link
It is likely that will be the last game to feature its particular version of Link. is a direct sequel to, and because of this, it features and further develops the same incarnation of the famous hero. However, looking towards the future of the franchise, it may soon be time for ’s Link to retire.
There have been many different versions of Link over the years, although his appearance rarely varies. In fact, and have made their Link instantly recognizable by wearing a blue tunic as opposed to the more traditional green. But at the same time, other aspects of his design remain familiar, such as his blonde hair and blue earrings. Similarly, Link never talks to anybody in cutscenes, although dialogue options in both and do imply that he does speak to NPCs at times. Between the two games, people have become very familiar with this particular Link’s personality. Nevertheless, the next game may introduce a completely unfamiliar Link.
In a recent interview with , producer Eiji Aonuma revealed that he considers ’s Hyrule to be the “apotheosis” of the current era of the franchise, the very pinnacle of what it can be. As such, he sees the creation of a direct sequel to as very unlikely. If the franchise does indeed move on to another incarnation of Hyrule, this will allow for a new story to be told without relying on the background and continuity created by the previous two titles. But at the same time, this also means saying farewell to the current version of Link.
A new Hyrule logically requires a new version of the series’ iconic hero to save it. On the whole, it is a bittersweet fact; although this means new directions can be explored, the current Link, who arguably has the most well-developed backstory and character of all of
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