Why Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2's Delay is a Good Thing

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The sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been delayed until spring 2023. Many fans are upset at this announcement, as Breath of the Wild is considered one of the best games released in the last few years, if not ever. Despite any negative feelings at the moment, Breath of the Wild's sequel getting delayed may end up working in its favor.

The original Breath of the Wild is an incredibly tough act to follow. It not only reinvented the Legend of Zelda formula, but the open-world genre as a whole. Breath of the Wild's sequel looks to innovate even further by taking Link into the sky, so more time in development is good to ensure the highest quality possible. On top of this, plenty of stellar open-world games have already released this year, so Breath of the Wild's sequel would benefit from separating itself from these games and coming out during more of a drought.

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sequel Hit With Big Delay

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the most impactful games of the modern era. The game first released in 2017 for Wii U and as a Switch launch title, and was met with critical acclaim across the board. Breath of the Wild's non-linear open-world structure changed the genre, as the ability to tackle Hyrule in any order, complete puzzles with a number of creative strategies, and the surprisingly deep combat system gives players an unprecedented amount of freedom; it's the reason countless players still play Breath of the Wild over five years later. All of Breath of the Wild's praise results in one thing: an impossibly high bar for its sequel to clear.

Nintendo does want to achieve Breath of the Wild's level of success again if the sequel's few trailers are any indication. While the